The Listing SG8 Villages - April 2018

SG8 Villages plus Ashwell April 2018 Issue 152

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Welcome What do you think of this month’s striking cover image? This beautiful photograph was taken by Stephen DeHavilland.

Stephen specialises in evocative images of horses. He says “my inspiration comes from the Gentleness, Grace, Power and Majesty of the horse.“ Visit his website to see more of his images www.stephendehavilland.com. Many of you have been asking about last month’s cover image by Martin Johnson - apologies for not mentioning it anywhere in the magazine - the bird featured on the SG8 Villages edition of the magazine was a Stonechat and in Royston it was a Red Kite.

Next Deadline Friday 13th April

Spring is now finally here evidenced in part by the peak of the lambing season at Wimpole Hall - why not visit and see if you are lucky enough to witness a lamb being born?

Wishing you a great month and a happy St George’s Day on the 23rd!

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fun with this year’s theme, Power and Revolution.

The creativity shown Earlier in the year students from schools across and the detailing on Hertfordshire took part in the 24th annual Recycled some of the costumes Fashion Show at St Christopher School in Letchworth. was incredible including an outfit made entirely The catwalk show featured over 70 costumes designed, of matches portraying made and modelled by students from local schools.

Guy Fawkes; a portable guillotine - complete The theme for this year’s show was Power and with fake head - and a Revolution. Between one and four students formed rocket costume made the design team for each costume, and spent weeks designing and creating them using recycled materials. from baked and painted crisp packets. The Show An expert judging panel picked a selection of winners is a great example of how from different age categories. Winners included a art and creativity can be costume, including shoes, made of human hair (Best used to inspire young Use of Recycled Materials) a golden cycle helmet and people to investigate trousers made of surgical gloves (Winner – Lower and learn about a wide School Category) and a dress made from fruit nets range of topics, and how (Winner – Junior School Category) fundamental it should be to a school’s curriculum.”

On the day the students put together hair, make up and accessories to complete the finished look for the Proceeds from this year’s show, which was accompanied by live music in the St show are being donated Chris theatre. to Amnesty International.

Richard Palmer, Head of St Chris said: “The standard from this year’s competition was extremely high from all the schools who took part. The children had great

To find out more about St Chris go along to their Open Day on Saturday 28th April or visit www.stchris.co.uk

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Bags of Help is Tesco’s local community grant scheme where the money raised from the carrier bag levy in Tesco stores is being used to fund thousands of community projects across the UK. Three community projects in and around Royston will be voted on by customers in local Tesco stores every two months.

The Groundwork Federation is celebrating giving out 10,000 grants through Tesco Bags of Help! Groundwork have already helped local organisations such as Melbourn Primary School, Litlington Pre School and Meldreth Tennis Club and the work is still going on now. From now until the end of April, you can help provide funds for your local hospice as you shop at Tesco.

Blue Coins at Royston Tesco Extra or Royston Tesco Express will go towards the Hospice’s Music therapy service.

Following the vote, the project that receives the most votes will receive a grant of up to £4,000, second place receives up www.groundwork.org.uk/east to £2,000 and third place up to £1,000. www.ghhospicecare.org.uk The funding is for any project that brings a benefit to its community –ranging from improving community buildings and outdoor spaces to buying new equipment, training coaches or volunteers and hosting community events.

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Rotary Round-Up Rotary will be organising the popular Historic Vehicle Show again at the May Day Fayre on 7th May. If you have an historic vehicle of any sort to show please bring it along.

In May our Twinned Club from France visits Royston – we meet every year, here or there. After much merriment, entertainment and eating, the highlight The monthly Rotary is the yearly ‘Ashes’ Walk is on Sunday sporting contest to 8th April. We start decide who hosts at The Anchor in the next venue.

Little Paxton and Oddly, the away have a walk around team always seem Paxton Pits then to win! then back to the Anchor for lunch.

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Cracked Voices Meridian’s Year 10 students find their voice. An inspirational one-off concert comes to Royston this month as the culmination of the Cracked Voices project.

On 28th April, a series of classical songs written by Meridian School’s Year 10 students will be performed for the first time by professional singers Donna Lennard and Miles Horner.

The students were challenged by the Cracked Voices team last October to find objects in Royston Museum that spoke to them. Objects that needed their stories told. The museum even opened up its storeroom to the Year 10s who finally plumped for an old silver saxophone, a set of medicine bottles, medals and a typewriter. The students then explored their ideas in a series of workshops led by writer Graham Palmer and composer Jenni Pinnock (herself an ex-Meridian student who has gone on to have her work performed on BBC Radio 3 and mentor up-and-coming composers). In March, Donna and Miles also spent a morning at the school trailing the songs and helping with ideas on how students might develop them.

Jenny Warburton, Head of Performing Arts at the school, commented, “The project has been a breath of fresh air, bringing new insight, new stimuli and new approaches.

“The young writers and composers have thrived and matured through insights from Graham and Jenni - looking at the

Out & About way they approach storytelling, history, narratives and wordpainting.”

The students’ songs will headline the concert on 28th April when Donna and Miles will be accompanied by professional musicians Sue Pettitt on clarinet and Ralph Woodward on piano.

The event is hosted by Royston Methodist Church and all ticket money will be donated to the MindED Trust, a mental health charity set up in memory of local teenager Edward Mallen.

The first half will also provide a chance to hear Cracked Voices, which premiered at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge last month. Commissioned

by Arts Council England and the PRS Foundation, Cracked Voices tells the stories of eleven ordinary locals from in and around Royston, from PoW Klaus Kellner celebrating Hitler’s birthday on Royston Heath to James Lucas, the man Charles Dickens loved to hate. From a migrant giving birth on the roadside to the town’s musical fraudster, finally caught out by iTunes. Throughout the performance there will be a slideshow running, illustrating the stories behind the songs.

Graham Palmer said, “It’s been a joy to work with the students, we’re really looking forward to hearing the finished songs and we’re thrilled that the church is donating the takings to the MindEd Trust. Teenage mental health is such an important issue.”

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MUSEUM MUSINGS: Women of Royston This month’s museum musing is from our volunteer, Rosemary.

She’s been working on a new exhibition about Royston Workhouse.

“I started my research looking at the Creed Register (a record of people and their religion). At first glance, it appeared to be just a list of names of the poor unfortunates who turned to the Workhouse as a last resort. Their arrival and departure dates were listed, their religion and the name of the person who admitted them. Adults usually admitted themselves. Children were often admitted by parents, aunts or uncles.

Some names kept appearing. I started following some of these and found complete families came and went.

“As I recorded the information my aim was to sort the families by name and see which people were regularly coming to and going from the workhouse. I soon saw patterns emerging. I decided to see what I could find out about these people by looking through The Royston Crow newspapers from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. I came across some familiar names - mostly those who had fallen foul of the law, or who were mentioned by the Board of Guardians in their reports. It is these stories that I have pieced together to tell of the sadness and hopelessness of their lives.”

Reading the stories Rosemary found was very moving.

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Loving Local Living THE NUTHAMPSTEAD AIRFIELD MUSEUM & THE FRIENDS OF THE 398th are proud to be hosting our American friends as they return for the 2018 biennial memorial tour Service of Commemoration The 55th and 398th Memorials adjacent to the Woodman Pub, Nuthampstead SG8 8NB Saturday, 26th of May 2018 at 11am Church service St George’s Church in Anstey Sunday, 27th of May at 10am Both services are in honour of, and in memory of, the men of the 55th Fighter Group and the 398th Bomb Group who were stationed at Nuthampstead during World War II. The public is invited to attend both services Our American visitors will comprise of family members, whose fathers grandfathers/uncles were stationed at Nuthampstead Airfield base during World War II as well as family friends.

During their stay, they will be visiting many attractions in and around East Anglia, such as Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley, Bletchley Park and the IWM Duxford.

Station 131 Nuthampstead was built as a bomber base for the United States Army Air Corp. It was first occupied by the 55th Fighter

Group in September 1943 where they flew the P38 Lightning. In April 1944, the group moved to Wormingford and the 398th Bomb Group moved onto the base. They were stationed there until the end of the war, flying 195 missions in the B17 Flying Fortress.

The Nuthampstead Airfield Museum houses many artifacts donated by families and friends of the 55th Fighter Group and the 398th Bomb Group. The Museum officially opened April 2017 and will be open in conjunction with the two services.

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Writing Competition

Creative Royston is looking for inspiring original writing as part of its 2nd Creative Writing Competition for Royston Arts Festival 2018. This year the competition is open to adults thanks to the The Rotary Club, who will be sponsoring prizes.

Creative Royston are calling writers to create 500 words or fewer with the theme “voyages of discovery”. There will be a winning entry in each category and age group 5-9, 10-17 and 18+ and these will be announced during the festival.

Fiction- must be an original piece and not an account of real events. Stories can feature well known public figures. The judging panel the fiction category includes 3 local authors, members of the North Hertfordshire Writers Guild.

Non-fiction- must be an original piece that reports on real historical or current events. The non-fiction panel of judges is made up of Cath Boughton, editor and owner of The Listing Magazine, Nick Gill, editor of Royston Crow and The Comet newspapers, and Angus Batey, journalist.

How to apply: Write your original piece for fiction or non-fiction, in 500 words or fewer. Email writing to chair@creativeroyston.org.

All entries must include the following on the email: name, age, school, category, address, email and daytime telephone number (these should be that of an adult and will not be shared outside of the committee) The deadline for submissions is Monday 30th July at 6pm.

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HErts lit fest 2018 Herts Lit Fest takes place this month and Librarys all over Hertfordshrie are holding events over the course of the month.

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David is the Clinical Director of the Royston Veterinary Centre. He qualified from Cambridge Vet School and has worked in many aspects of veterinary medicine including Farm Animal practice, Academia, Goverment, Industry and locums in many small animal practices. He had a prize winning herd of Charolais cattle and a flock of sheep for 20 years before coming to Royston!

Your business is ten years old this month – you must have some funny stories to tell… I took an emergency call one afternoon and a rather distraught lady said her cat had broken its back and asked if I would see it straight away. Of course, this was a true emergency and she brought it to the surgery in double quick time.

She came in with Kitty in a cardboard box; I could hear the cat calling out.

I opened the box and there was Kitty, a beautiful young tabby, watching me watching her. She was bright eyed and purring and didn’t look in distress. When I went to stoke Kitty she stood up. Very carefully I gently lifted her out of the box and as I stroked her some more she started crying out...

I discreetly explained to this very prim and proper lady that Kitty didn’t have a broken back but that she was in season and she was calling for a mate.

What was the last book you read? Would you recommend it? Reading for me is so often work related so reading to relax has to be something quite different. The Flat White Economy by Douglas McWilliams describes how economic success, centred on East London, has swapped the City’s champagne and supercars lifestyle for bicycles and boho flats and has become the prototype for digital cities around the world including the rest of the UK. What’s your favourite place to eat locally? Eating out is a very social occasion for me and if there’s a gang of us the Rasa Sayang is ideal- good atmosphere and a varied menu suiting all tastes and budgets. When I want to impress my guest I take them to the Fox & Duck at Therfield – a traditional English pub in a traditional location.

Ivan and his team are always welcoming and the food is always good – lunchtime or evening.

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What are your plans for holiday this year? This year it’s our tenth year at Royston and organising the celebrations has meant that I’ve put holiday plans on hold. Also, Biscotti, my beloved Labrador, should be having a litter of puppies this summer and that will take a huge amount of time. I have had two very relaxing dog walking holidays in the Scilly Isles and would love to go back there. I have a painting of an Atlantic storm looking out over Shipman Head on Bryer – it is a wonderful spot of tranquillity.

What is the best advice you have ever been given? “Do It Now” by my uncle when I was eight years old. It is still good advice today!

Tell us about your perfect Sunday… Rise with the birds, get out for an early morning dog walk before the crowds, home for an exotic breakfast, a day of creative cooking and an evening meal with friends.

If you could have a chat with anyone, who would it be? I wonder at Nelson Mandela and all he achieved in the face of such adversity. Where did he find all that kindness and generosity of spirit yet remain resolute in his determination?

What’s top on your bucket list? Scuba diving off The Great Barrier Reef. I’ve been diving in many places – all wonderful but never in the Pacific and I’ve heard so much about the GBR. What is your guilty pleasure? This was a tough choice. Is it chocolate (Cadburys Dairy Milk), or is it chocolate, (Terry’s Chocolate Celebrating Orange) or is it chocolate (Green & Black’s Butterscotch) 10 years or failing those three teaspoons of Demerara sugar in my coffee.

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all in a day’s work We visited David at his surgery just as he was dealing with a cat which had been badly injured in a road traffic accident.

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Join David and the Royston Veterinary Centre Team at David Royston Heath Sports Club undertook on 15th July from 2 - 5pm the tricky to celebrate their 10th operation to Anniversary. Look out for put the cat’s leg more details over the back together. coming months!

He used a pin down the middle of the bone and the three middle pieces are carefully held in place by six wire loops.

The second radiograph (X-ray to you and me) was taken after David had completed the surgery. The pin and wire loops can be clearly seen as they hold the cats bone in place.

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Luna Animal Rescue

Luna Animal Rescue (LAR) started in October 2013 and has grown considerably over the last five years. We have successfully re-homed some 420 dogs, 175 cats and a further 50 small animals, birds and reptiles.

We continue to use foster homes and everyone works on a purely voluntary basis with absolutely no paid staff. We rely heavily on our foster homes to provide love, care and where appropriate, training for our animals, and are one big, very positive animal loving family. We have established some excellent links with local vets and businesses to help us get to where we have so far, however, we are always looking out for opportunities to forge links with companies who may like to support a small, totally voluntary, local charity.

We advertise our animals on our Facebook page, through our website (both of which are very popular) and in local publications.

We often visit our linked store Pets at Home in Biggleswade, who help us with our fundraising throughout the year. Our main outgoings are vet bills which are often ÂŁ4,000 a month! Constant and dedicated fundraising is needed to cover this effectively.

We collect donations of food, equipment and bedding in a variety of places (Morrison’s in Royston has a donation bin), and Pets Corner in Frog End are really great supporters of us too. We undertake lots of fundraising activities through the Summer months and are looking forward to celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Royston Veterinary Centre with them later in the year!

If you think you may be able to help us in a fundraising capacity or as a foster home or even if you are looking for a new family member drop us an email.

Some of our available animals are: Lilly: Lilly is a fabulous young 16 month old bouncy Lurcher girl

Poppy: Poppy is a nine year old Westie, who needs an experienced owner

Murray: Murray is a stunning two year old male Lurcher with a beautiful gentle nature Dipper: Dipper is an 18 month old black and white cat

Sweetpea: Sweetpea is a young tortoise shell cat. Approx 18 months old

Jack: Jack is a one year old white and tan Rabbit

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Think Garden, Think Richard

Garden Focus... Medium shrub selection Melbourn garden designer, Richard Arnott This month I am looking at medium sized shrub selection. We often want plants in the garden that will fill a space quickly but it is important to think about the mature size that a shrub will reach before selecting it. Here’s some things to consider when making your selection.

Scent is an important driver too. Why not consider Philadelphus ‘Beauclerk’ this is the next size up from Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ mentioned last month. Another under rated shrub is the small Lilac, Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’ which has fragrant pink flowers from late spring to early autumn. Unlike the common Lilac this shrub is more delicate and definitely worth attention!

Mature size and function. I often choose plants for a purpose. This may be a climber, for an arch such as Rosa ‘Zepherine Drouhin’ For more in depth plant advice or garden as it is almost thornless, perfect for next to a design help please get in touch. path. It covers an arch well and is very pretty with a good scent. It is no good to select a Hebe if you want to screen the new oil tank. In this situation you could consider Osmanthus x burkwoodii a compact evergreen shrub with small white flowers. It has a strong growing habit with an mature height of three metres.

Plant form and texture. If you are a regular reader you’ll know colour is not my main driver for selection. All shrubs have a particular habit of growth, leaf texture and shape. If you are looking for a striking leaf shape and a spreading growth habit then try the evergreen shrub Fatsia Japonica. It’s a little tropical in feel and with large, glossy leaves it stands out in the border. Irish yew Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ has a striking upright habit that can be used to create vertical interest along an avenue. However, bear in mind it will need training as its finished height can reach ten metres.

Maintenance regime. Often it is easy to forget maintenance when planning a new garden.

I like to see definition between shrubs in the border otherwise plants blur into each other. It is worth mentioning that many hedging plants have big mature heights but with pruning and training this can be overcome. Forsythia and Buddleja flower on the new wood and should always be pruned after flowering.

Evergreen or deciduous. I like to use a mixture of both shrubs in my mixed plant borders. Lavatera ‘Rosea’ is good value, pink, summer flowering shrub with a long flowering season. Hydrangeas are back in fashion! Why not try the pretty pink Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lilacina’. For evergreens why not a Viburnum ‘Pragense’ for its narrow veined leaves and clusters of white spring flowers.

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Meridian & Cads Joint Production

‘Living & Loving’ is an evening of comedy, tragedy, music, laughter and tears in two parts.

Part 1 – Royston’s amateur drama society CADS perform ‘Romance is Dead’ by Ben Lewis.

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Part 2 – Meridian Performing Arts students perform an excerpt from ‘Saved’ by Edward Bond, directed by Emma Boulton. Set in the 1960s this is a chilling tale of young people dealing with the fallout from their lives of cultural poverty; the frustration of a generation on the dole and living on council estates. Originally refused a licence, the play is rarely revived though its theme of social disenfranchisement is seen by the author as very relevant to the present day. It contains material unsuitable for those age 12 years and under.

Living & Loving, Meridian School, Saturday 21st April, 7pm Tickets on the door or from www.cadsroyston.org.uk Romance Is Dead, Wednesday 25th April, Mumford Theatre, Anglia Ruskin University, For tickets visit www.anglia.ac.uk/arts-law-andsocial-sciences/mumford-theatre

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SELF DRIVE VAN HIRE 1st Saturday Sat 7th April VAN and CAR HIRE monthly, Family run, friendly, independent 10am - 12pm, Orwell Family run, friendly, independent self drive hire company Village Hall ♦self 3.5tdrive Luton vans tail lifts hirewith company ♦ Long and short wheel based vans Linton Farmers & ♦ 3.5t♦Luton vans with tail lifts Crafts Market Small vans 1st Saturday monthly,

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Leisure Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Fri 30th Mar - Mon 2nd Apr, 10.30am – 4.15pm Wimpole Estate Arrington SG8 0BW Wander through the Gardens and solve the puzzle and collect your Cadbury chocolate treat. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

The Story of Easter

Fri 30th Mar, 1.30- 4pm Melbourn Baptist Church, SG8 6DB With fchildren’s activities, refreshments and hot cross buns from 2pm

Children’s Easter Chocolate Trail

Sat 31st Mar, 10am – 12.30pm Royston Town Centre Find the 12 Chocolate Rabbits hidden in shop windows around Royston.

Royston Photographic Society

Wed, Thurs and Sat, 10am – 5pm Royston Museum 5 King St, SG8 5AL Our annual showcase of over 60 images from these talented amateur and professional photographers. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Crafty Kids: Easter

Sat 31st Mar, 10.30am – 12pm Royston Museum 5 King St SG8 5AL Easter themed craft activities, based on the museum’s collections and a toy Easter trail around the museum. enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Royston Cave Opening

Sat 31st Mar, 1- 4pm Royston Cave, Katherine’s Yard, Melbourn St, SG8 7BZ Discover the mystery beneath the streets of Royston. www.roystoncave.co.uk/index.php

Easter Sunday Baptism service

Sun 1st Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Melbourn Baptist Church SG8 6DB Everyone welcome to this family celebration

Make Lunch

Tue 3rd, Thu 5th, Mon 9th, Fri 13th Apr, 12- 1.30pm Old Bull Inn 56 High St, SG8 9AW Finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. See page for dates. www. facebook.com/makelunchroyston/

Alice in Wonderland

Wed 4th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Royston Museum, 5 King St, SG8 5AL Designed for 4-10 year olds, all welcome. Interactive storytelling and trail around the Museum. enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

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Beatrix Potter Adventure for Accompanied Children

Wed 4th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE In this holiday workshop, children will meet Miss Potter for a outdoor adventure. www.cambridgeppf.org

Teatime Praise

Sun 8th Apr, 3.30- 5pm St John the Bapist Church Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7BP www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk

The Wildlife Trust’s Hidden World Beneath our Feet

Gog Magog Giant Adventure Mon 9th Apr, 10am – 2pm Wed 4th Apr, 1.30- 3pm Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE Children can explore through play the idea that Wandlebury was once home to giants! www.cambridgeppf.org

High Street, Little Paxton PE19 6ET Fun with soil and worms! Discover what goes on beneath our feet. £4 debbie.mackenzie@wildlifebcn.org

Thu 5th Apr, 9am – 5pm Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE Use inspiration from the environment to imagine and create new worlds.

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Mon 9th Apr, 2- 3.30pm Royston Library, Market Hill, SG8 9JN Children explore some old toys and create a comic strip. Book online, at local library or on 01707 281533

Family Felt Making

Fused Glass – Coral Bowl with Jane Ducarreaux

Hertfordshire Litfest Imagine a World of Adventure – Favourite Toys

Thu 5th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Royston Museum 5 King St, SG8 5AL Beginner’s workshop led by Abigail Thomas of Felt Meets Cloth. enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Wildlife Trust Trumpington Meadows Eggstravaganza Thu 5th Apr, 10.30am – 3pm Trumpington Meadows Special wildlife Easter Egg hunt with a twist – drop in event, £3 per person.

Contact TrumpingtonMeadows@ wildlifebcn.org or call 01223 665742

Wed 11th Apr, 10am – 1pm Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB During this class you will be taught basic cutting and layout skills. £35 includes materials. www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk

Crafty Wednesday

Wed 11th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Royston Museum 5 King St, SG8 5AL Designed for 4-10 year olds, all welcome. Themed craft activities, based on the museum’s collections. enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

The Clarkson’s of Wisbech & Abolition of Slavery Lawn Bowls Thu 5th Apr, 8- 9.30pm Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA Dr Maureen James will give an illustrated talk. For more information contact David Allard: 01763 242677.

Wild Bedtime Stories

Fri 6th Apr, 5- 6.30pm Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE Come and enjoy some bedtime stories in a beautiful outdoor setting. Wear your pyjamas and bring your teddy Katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org

Lucie’s Preloved Children’s Wear Agency Sat 7th Apr, 12.30-4pm Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston Browse through quality second hand and new baby and childrens clothes from designer to high street. info@luciesboutique.co.uk

Cambridgeshire Choral Society

Sat 7th Apr, 7.30- 9.30pm West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP Dvorak’s Mass in D Major & Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. Tickets:- Adults £15.

Students £2 from Sue Allin 01223 262990, or sueallin11@btinternet.com or on the door.

Thu 12th, 19th & 26th Apr, 67.30pm Barton Bowls Club 3 free sessions for everyone, aged 11 and over. Equipment provided (please wear trainers). www.bartonbowls.co.uk

Home-Start Royston & South Cambs

Thu 12th Apr, 7.30- 9pm Royston Methodist Church Queens Rd, SG8 7AU Sarah Mascall will bring you up to date on all the news regarding the HomeStart scheme.

Sing and Play

Sat 14th Apr, 10.30am – 11.30a Royston Museum, 5 King St, SG8 5AL Join in with our singing and drumming session led by Linda Bance of Play Music Play. enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Spring Concert

Sat 14th Apr, 7- 8.30pm Melbourn URC, Chapel Ln, SG8 6BP A varied programme of classical and light music from The Boniface Consort followed by a hot supper. Tickets £20 from 01763 262346 or 01763 246458

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Leisure Royston Lions Quiz Night

Sat 14th Apr, 7.45- 10.15pm Market Hills Room Fish Hill, Royston with licensed bar. lionkgc@gmail.com

Spring Sale

Tue 17th Apr, 10.30am – 3pm Cottered Village Hall SG9 9QW Spring Sale in support of British Red Cross. £3.50 including cuppa & biscuit. 11 stalls selling quality goods redcross.org.uk/springsale for £3

Comedy Night

Tues 17th Apr, 8pm 12 High Street, Shepreth, SG8 6PP Free Entry, Contributions Welcome www.theploughshepreth.co.uk

Introduction to Running

Every Thu, 9.30am – 11.30am Wimpole Estate Arrington SG8 0BW Join our leaders in Running Fitness to build your fitness and confidence in. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

SKAM & Hollowstar & Dirty St Christopher School Little Rebel Open Day Sat 21st Apr, 7- 10.30pm Eternit Sports and Social Club Whaddon Rd, Meldreth SG8 5RL SKAM & Hollowstar & Dirty Little Rebel.

38 Years Of Melbourn Rock. www.melbourn-rock-club.com

Sat 28th Apr, 9am – 11.30am St Christopher School Barrington Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3JZ Excellent education for girls and boys aged 3 to 18. www.stchris.co.uk

Mon 23rd - 27th Apr www.act4addenbrookes.org. uk/makeawill.

Arthur Rank Hospice, CB22 3FB A tour of the state-of-the-art building.

See difference fundraising efforts have made. Register your attendance: www.arhc.org.uk/open-day-public.asp or Alison on 01223 675888

Arthur Rank Hospice Addenbrookes Make A Will Open Day Week Sat 28th Apr, 10am – 3pm Pub Quiz at The Plough

Tues 24th Apr, 8pm 12 High Street, Shepreth, SG8 6PP Six rounds with Tom Canning. £1 www.theploughshepreth.co.uk

Iron Age Walk

Wed 25th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE All are welcome on this guided walk around Wandlebury to discover some MADS Fundraising of the history of the remains of the Cruiseship Variety Show Fri 20th & Sat 21st Apr, 7.30- 10pm circular Iron Age hillfort.. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on Meldreth Village Hall, SG8 6LX £20 per person In Aid of MindEd Trust.

Greenfingers Garden Club Tickets available from Melbourn Hub Wed 25th Apr, 7- 9pm or 07513 457845 Coombes Community Centre, Burns Rd, Royston SG8 5PT Ashwell Bazaar A talk by Richard Pople. What’s in Sat 21st Apr, 10am – 12pm Ashwell United Reformed Church High Your Garden. All welcome. For more information contact 01763 244424.

Street, Ashwell, Baldock SG7 5NL All proceeds will go to CRISIS; the Friday Fizz homeless charity Fri 27th Apr, 5.30- 7.30pm The Old Bull Inn, 56 High St, SG8 9AW Foxton Bowls Club Join us for an informal catch up after Sat 21st Apr, 10am – 12pm work! Venues change each month, Sun 22nd April 2.30pm- 4.30pm check below as to where we’ll be.

Foxton Bowls Club, CB22 6RP Contact Sharon for more information: Foxton Bowls Club is looking for new sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk players. Call Mike on 01223 872984 or 07802 665700

Royston Folk Club Concert

Health Action Day

Sat 21st Apr, 10am-2pm Royston Leisure Centre, SG8 7XT Come along to Health Action Day where a team of experts are on hand to help the whole family. enquiries.royston@sll.co.uk

Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus

Sat 21st Apr, 10am – 4pm Hinxworth Village Hall, SG7 5HL Come and develop your painting skills Booking essential: frogend@gmail.com

Lambing Time

Sat 21st Apr, 10.30am – 5pm Wimpole Estate Arrington SG8 0BW Head to Home Farm to meet our rare breed ewes and lambs and if you’re lucky you may see a libirth. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Fri 27th Apr, 7- 10pm Old Bull Inn, 56 High St, SG8 9AW Featuring .. The Papa George Band with support from Akos Hasnoza. www.roystonfolk.org

Women’s Roles & Achievements in Aviation Fri 27th Apr, 7.20pm Market Hill Rooms Fish Hill Royston With David Taylor. Entry £3 and refreshments included. Enquiries: 01799 523776

This England- Steeple Morden Players

Fri 27th & Sat 28th Apr, 7.45pm Steeple Morden Village Hall Sentimental, stirring and sublimely silly .Tickets £5 from Steeple Morden Post Office. Contact Gina Ferrari: 01763 852971

Historical Crafter Day

Sat 28th Apr, 10.30am – 12pm Royston Museum 5 King St, SG8 5AL Crafty activities & trail around the museum. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Royston Town Band Spring Concert Sat 28th Apr, 7pm St John the Baptist Church Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7BP

Cracked Voice Classical Concert

Sat 28th Apr, 7.30- 9.30pm Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU The professional premiere of Meridian School’s Cracked Objects (alongside a performance of Graham Palmer & Jenni Pinnock’s Cracked Voices, giving voice to forgotten local characters and folklore. www.cracked-voices.co.uk

Country and Western Dance to “Roots and Wings” Sat 28th Apr, 8- 10.30pm Orwell Village Hall, 32-66 High St, BYO drinks. Bring and Share Food.

Contact: 01223 207437

Twisting the Night Away

Sun 29th Apr, 7- 10.30pm The Broadway Theatre Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DD The Powerhouse vocals of Si Cranstoun & his band’s blend of Doo Wop, Rock n Roll & the sounds of Soul! www.broadway-letchworth.com

For more events please visit our website.

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A Little Further Afield

Broadway, Letchworth Broadway Cinema & Theatre in Letchworth celebrates a year of change and success.

In February 2017, following a major refurbishment project, Letchworth Garden City’s beloved Broadway Cinema re-opened as Broadway Cinema & Theatre, a new 2-in-1 arts venue for North Hertfordshire.

In the months since, the professional stage has seen a huge range of acts, from national treasures like Gyles Brandreth, Ruby Wax and Dawn French to powerful and inspiring dramas, live music and charming family shows.

80 years of film

Broadway Cinema opened on 26th August 1936 to a packed screening of Follow the Fleet starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. The beautiful Art Deco building quickly became a popular venue for occasional rallies, speeches and live music from the likes of Acker Bilk and Marti Wilde.

More recently Broadway Cinema featured on the big screen itself! Director Edgar Wright chose Letchworth for the filming location for The World’s End (starring Simon Pegg) and the Cinema featured as one of the pubs on an illfated pub crawl, along with several other town centre locations.

Bringing top quality theatre to the region

Broadway is run and funded by the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, the custodian of the world’s first Garden City. In 2016, the Foundation decided to invest in the town’s cultural offer, developing Broadway into a 2-in-1 Cinema & Theatre and also converting the Letchworth Arts Centre into Broadway Gallery.

Major refurbishment works in 2016 saw the installation of a stage, backstage rooms and lighting rig, as well as sound proofing panels, air conditioning and other logistical capabilities. A new cinema screen was installed that can be raised in just five minutes to reveal the stage behind.

Si Cranstoun and Rich Hall will be coming to Broadway, as well as the Candoco Dance Company, the company of disabled and non-disabled performers who challenge notions of art and ability, and local celebrity James Mayhew.

Letchworth is also looking forward to a dynamic show “Twisting the Night Away” with Si Cranstoun and his band. Presented by Melbourn-based music promoter Terry Dash Music, the evening promises to take the theatre back to the days of Doo Wop, Rock’n’Roll and the early sounds of Soul!

Just 20 minutes from Royston by road and around the same by train, Broadway Cinema & Theatre is well worth a visit!

Twisting the Night Away with Si Cranstoun and his Band, Broadway Cinema & Theatre, Letchworth, Sunday 29th April, 7pm www.terrydash.co.uk For full details of shows and films visit: www.broadway-letchworth.com

Alongside its film repertoire, the venue has now welcomed 60 professional theatre companies since opening, performing a diverse range of genres, for a diverse range of audiences!

Coming up soon

The Theatre’s first birthday season has been a great success, with most shows selling out and audiences coming from all over Hertfordshire.

In the next few weeks the legendary Pam Ayres

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Leisure ROYSTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB April Fixtures LEAGUE FIXTURES Monday 2nd

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Bishops Stortford

Saturday 7th

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Basingstoke Town

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Tiverton Town

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Redditch Town

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Biggleswade Town

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Slough Town

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Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP www.roystontownfc.co.uk Fixtures are subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions etc

MELDRETH BOWLS CLUB

North End, Meldreth, Royston, SG8 6NR

support Hansons 3rd Charity golf day Such amazing support means we already have a full house and people on the waiting list for our 3rd Charity Golf Day! However, we are still really keen for local businesses to support the event with auction donations and hole sponsorship so please help us raise funds for Addenbrokes Childrens Services.

Contact Tom on: info@hansonservices. co.uk to get involved and be part of the day.

Hanson’s Charity Golf Day Royston Golf Club Friday 13th July

Bowls in barton & foxton Interested in starting Bowls? We have many local clubs around that are searching for new members.

Foxton Bowls Club are holding two open day events where everyone is welcome to meet some players and have a go.

OPEN DAY SUNDAY 29 APRIL, 2.00pm Have a go, meet our Club members and enjoy some light refreshments.

A licensed bar is also available.

All you need is a pair of flat shoes – we can supply the rest.

Young or old, everyone welcome!

For more information, please ring Peter Constable on 01223 207557 We look forward to seeing you!

Foxton Recreation Ground, Saturday 21st April from 10am & Sunday 22nd April from 2.30pm. Contact Mike: 01223 872984 Barton Bowls Club are also offering three free sessions for anyone aged 11 or over.

Equipment provided (please wear trainers) Barton Bowls Club Thurs 12th, 19th & 26th April 6pm. Contact m.seymour@orwellsbureau.co.uk www.bartonbowls.co.uk

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the belle freehouse With a wealth of experience gained in Cornwall by the sea and at Hotel du Vin in Cambridge, Head Chef James Day is bringing his passion for food to Bassingbourn’s awardwinning pub.

The Belle Freehouse opened its doors in 2013 and prides itself on being a village pub with a contemporary dining room offering pub classics and fine restaurant food.

James joined the kitchen in January of this year, and along with sous-chef George Spence, is offering a menu of pub classics and fine restaurant food, with two mouth-watering specials added each week.

All the dishes are freshly prepared from scratch with an honest simplicity that comes from a strong understanding of food. Pub classics such as Confit of Pork Belly with a Black Pudding Mash,

Pan Roasted Cod Loin with a Fresh Herb Crust, and Fish and Chips served with Homemade Tartar Sauce are offered alongside a separate bar menu which includes favourites such as the Belle Burger and Crispy Whitebait.

Recent specials include Seafood Chowder, Chicken and Chorizo Risotto and Coconut Fish Curry.

James’ love for food was passed on to him from his Grandad, a man who’d spend hours lovingly preparing soups and stews in the kitchen before enjoying every last piece of food on his plate. His influence is clear to see in James’ own devotion in the kitchen and the attention to detail in the final dish; when we visited on the Wednesday the jus for Sunday’s gravy was simmering away on the stove.

(Booking is advised for The Belle’s popular Sunday roasts.)

Look out too for The Belle’s own homemade Piccadilly Piccalilli and freshly baked bread from the Belle Bakery.

Bar open daily. Kitchen open 6-9pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays,12noon-9pm on Fridays & Saturdays, and 12noon-4pm for roasts on Sundays.

The Belle Freehouse and Restaurant • North End, Bassingbourn, SG8 5NZ www.thebellefreehouse.co.uk • 01763 250921

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Sat 7th April at 7.30pm

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Fri 13th April at 7.30pm

Finding Your Feet

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Sat 14th April at 7.30pm

Finding Your Feet

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Thurs 19th April at 8.00pm

Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist

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Fri 20th April at 7.30pm

Darkest Hour

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Sat 21st April at 7.30pm

Darkest Hour

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Fri 27th April at 7.30pm

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Royston Town Hall Melbourn Street Royston SG8 7DA

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Lemon and Orange chiffon cake Hello my fellow foodies...

This month I would like to share with you a citrus cake with a feather light sponge and fabulously zingy icing! The perfect antidote to this grey weather we have been having.

For the cake you will need: 360g self raising flour 280g caster sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 150ml of vegetable oil 5 eggs, from happy free running hens, carefully separated into yolks and whites 150ml orange juice 3 tbsp finely grated lemon & orange zest 1/2 tsp cream of tartar For the icing you will need 250g butter at room temperature 4 tbsp of finely grated lemon & orange zest 3 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp orange juice 500g icing sugar Pre heat your oven to 180°C and grease and flour 2 x 9” non stick, loose bottomed cake tins.

Starting with the sponge, into your trusted mixer, pop your flour, caster sugar and baking powder. Make a well in the centre and into this pour the vegetable oil, egg yolks, zest and the orange juice. Beat for a good 4-5 minutes to ensure a lump free mixture.

In a separate and clean bowl (any trace of grease will make the next step impossible) whip up the egg whites, cream of tartar and a pinch of caster sugar you have peaks that stand by themselves as you pull the beaters from the bowl.

Now, we are going to combine the two mixtures. So, with soft and gentle thoughts in mind, take a tablespoon of the egg white mixture and delicately fold it into the cake batter, once this has been incorporated it will loosen the mixture to make it easier to add the rest of the egg whites. Do this in 2 or 3 goes and keep to minimum stirring. Over stirring or being too rough will knock out the air.

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cake tins and pop the tins into the oven for 20 minutes until the cake is golden brown and fully risen.

Some people like to test with a skewer, others prefer to gently touch for a springy texture. Whichever method you choose, when you are happy the cake is cooked leave it to cool for 10 minutes in the tins before turning them out onto a cooling rack for a further 20 mins. While the sponges are cooling let’s get on with the icing.

Now, I must admit to being slightly horrified at the quantity of butter and sugar, but a 9” cake is a big beastie and this amount of icing is enough for topping, filling and the sides. Into your mixing bowl pop the butter and zest and give it a good beating to soften the butter and release the oils from the zest. Now add the icing sugar bit by bit and carefully combine the lemon and orange juice and gradually drip this into the mixer. Keep a close eye on the consistency as you add the juice the icing will loosen up but “over do” the juice and you will have a curdled icing.

(If this happens it may be rescued by adding more icing sugar but then you need to “tweak” the flavours too.) Once you have the icing as you like it, simply spread in the centre and all around the cake. You may need to allow the cake to cool to firm up again before serving. Now for a small confession...

I had originally planned to decorate the finished cake with some spring flowers, however when I searched the garden the “Beast from the East” had chosen to thwart my plan by landing six inches of snow, making it Mission Impossible!

Perhaps my mission will be more successful next time.. should I choose to accept it?!

Until next time my fellow foodies....

Tallulah Le Fey x

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Leisure Russell’s Outside Catering & Davey’s Butchers Russell’s Outside Catering & Davey’s Butchers

www.daveysbutchers.co.uk Open Mon to Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-2pm Sunday’s 9am-1pm www.daveysbutchers.co.uk

Home of of the The Gold Gold Award Home Award Winning Winning Celebrated Meldreth Meldreth Pork Celebrated PorkSausages Sausages Minted Lamb Kofta Kebabs 20 for £6.99

Minted Lamb Kofta Kebabs 20Packs for £6.99 2 for £6 Mix & match BBQ 2 for £6 Mix & Match BBQ Packs Having a Party at Home or local Venue and need catering

Then Call Russell on 01763 260193

Having a party? Need catering? www.hog-roast-catering.co.uk Call Russell on 01763 260193 Fantastic BBQ’s, Spit Roast Hog, Spring Lambs or a Baron of Beef, Slow Roast

Fowlmere Art Exhibition

Fowlmere’s 16th Annual Spring Art Exhibition takes place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May. If you would like your work feature please enter before Wednesday 18th April.

For details on how to enter contact: fowlmereartexhibition@gmail.com

Looking for a venue?

For a party, funeral gathering or meeting?

Venue Hire from only £150

pulled Pork & Brisket Carvery, Curry nights, Jacket Potatoes & fillings

Fantastic BBQ’s, Spit Roast Hog, Spring Lamb or a Baron of Beef, Slow Roast pulled Pork & Brisket Carvery, Curry Nights, Jacket Potatoes & Fillings

www.hog-roast-catering.co.uk

Royston Town Football Club 8A Garden Walk Royston SG8 7HP For more information 01763 241204 | support@roystontownfc.co.uk

Wildlife bcn bluebells There’s a shimmer of blue beckoning on the horizon, a dusky, delicate hue that in a couple of weeks’ time will be luring people into woods across the country.

Each spring as the soil warms up and trees come into leaf a magical wildflower spectacle unfurls below. A silent walk into cool shady woods is one of the deep joys of spring, sunlight sifting through the leaves highlighting swathes of violet-blue bluebells.

This area is home to some of the best ancient bluebell woods in the UK. The Wildlife Trust’s Brampton Wood is 900 years old, with 326 acres to explore.

of light replenishing nutrients in its bulb.

The flowering part is the end of the cycle.

Other spring flowering includes wood violet, primrose, honeysuckle and wood sorrel.

Fabulous bluebell facts!

• Nearly 50% of the world’s bluebells are found in the UK • The bluebell is a symbol of constancy - possibly the origin of the ‘something blue’ on a wedding day • Bluebell sap was used to bind pages to the spines of books

To find out where to see bluebells visit: www.wildlifebcn.org/bluebellwatch

The bluebell is a member of the lily family and has a clever way of surviving under the dense shade of woodland. The green leaves start to emerge early in the year, before the leaves of the trees open so the bluebell does most of its growing with plenty

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Did you know that 1 in 4 people are inactive and 1 in 3 children are obese in the UK? Do you want to improve your health and fitness? Do you need help and support? Come along to Health Action Day where a team of experts are on hand to help the whole family.

try a something new

get support

Try a fitness session, go for a swim, visit the gym, have a free body composition scan and see what you are made of, if you are at risk of developing chronic health problems and even how well you are aging!

Get expert advice from our stall holders including: Healthwise, Crossroads carers, Fibromyalgia Support Group, Garden House Hospice, Spectrum drug and alcohol support, North Herts District Council and enjoy free mini reflexology treatments.

ROYSTON LEISURE CENTRE | Woodcock Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 7XT 01763 255 190 | enquiries.royston@sll.co.uk | find us online: www.sll.co.uk

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Sport fashion With the marathon coming soon and summer creeping up on us, now is another perfect time to ‘get fit’.

Many people are under the impression for sports clothing you need to go to the big brands such as Nike and Adidas.

Although they offer an amazing range of comfortable sportswear it’s not always best for the bank. With summer coming up its good to save extra pennies.

Most clothing brands have released sportswear or activewear ranges and the clothes are actually stylish too! Take a look on Missguided and In The Style. Forever 21 also have a huge range of sports bra’s for both style and comfort all for excellent prices.

Ellie Laughlin

Clubs & Societies

Wellbeing Royston Runners

Various sessions for all abilities, including absolute beginners, The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

www.roystonrunners.co.uk Royston Crows

Junior section of Royston Runners (ages 9-16) Groups for different abilities - all welcome, The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG, Monday evenings 6-7pm

www.roystonrunners.co.uk Meridian Triathlon Club

Welcomes any ability (18+) and wants to encourage and support people who are experienced athletes through to those who have no background in the sport. The club offers weekly coached swim sessions, organised training bike rides and runs, Melbourn Sports Centre, Every Sunday (also some Saturdays and mid-week sessions)

www.meridiantriclub.co.uk

For a full list of Clubs and Societies in the SG8 area please visit our website www.thelistingmagazine.co.uk

NEW at RChC

Pilates with Charley, Monday Yoga with Carole, Mon, Tues, evenings, Tues mornings & Wed Wed & Thurs from 23rd April evenings from 9th April New term classes: Iyengar Yoga with Jo, Tues & Wed evenings plus Fri Yoga in Pregnancy with Heather, Pilates with Sally, Mon & Thurs afternoons from 16th April mornings from 25th April Thursday 8.15pm Mother & Baby Yoga with Heather, Thursdays 1pm

Meditation with Helen, Thursday evenings from 19th April

Yoga with Louise, Saturday mornings 9am from 7th April

Tai Chi with Liz, Saturday mornings from 21st April

Further details available from RCHC Reception 01763 247440

Osteopathy | Acupuncture | Podiatry | Sports Massage | Pilates | Yoga Reflexology | Hypnotherapy | Mother & Baby Yoga | Hypnobirthing | Herbalism Reiki | Nutritional Therapy | Aromatherapy | Tai Chi | Counselling

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Wellbeing New Beginners Wednesdays 12.15pm PILATES COURSES AT ESSE Retail & Therapy, Melbourn

Dancemixx and Strength45

also Stotfold and Fairfield Park

Book Today

Try before you buy! First class is FREE in April 2018*

Level 4 Exercise & Management of Lower Back Pain

07719 862371 • zanna newton@yahoo.co.uk www.zanna newton.co.uk

* T&C’s apply, new students only

Cambridge gliding centre open day Come and visit Gransden Lodge Airfield to find out about the sport of gliding.

Trial flights with our qualified instructors available. To fly in a glider you must be 13+ and weigh no more than 103Kg Gransden Lodge Airfield.

Sunday 8th April, 10am - 5pm www.camgliding.uk

GYMBO’S

Personal Training Studio Meldreth

1st week free for new students.

T&Cs apply

Melbourn & Royston

Classes run throughout the school holidays

Your fitness awaits!

The only one holding you back...is you.

Visit www.jazzercise.net/uk/royston for details text or call Maxine on 0796 316 1246 or email maxine@jazzercise.net

Barley Road, Flint Cross, Near Royston SG8 7PU

Come in for our latest amazing offers Your choice of : Deluxe Manicure, Deluxe Pedicure, Facial or Massage

Just

£25 each

(for a limited time only)

Call 07507 557299 or see www.themojomum.com

FREE TRIAL SESSION www.gymbos.co.uk

Bridgefoot Barn Beauty

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Coming soon - Your next Jewellery Clinic Got a piece of jewellery that needs repair? Save the date as the Jewellery Clinic is coming to Royston on the 17th of May. Jewellery Clinic, The Old Bull Inn, Royston Thursday 17th May

New Class

Summer is approaching fast meaning Royston in Blue is coming soon. Run 5k in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust Royston In Blue, Royston Heath Sunday 24th June www.roystoninblue.co.uk

Caroline Howes Lashes

in Melbourn!

Easter Special Offer

Tuesday 7pm

Full set £69 (usually £80) Recommend a friend and receive £10 discount off your next lash appointment.*

Pilates

Litlington Monday 7 PM Shepreth Tuesday 11 am Foxton Wednesday 8 pm Steeple Morden Friday 9.30 am

Save the date for Royston in Blue

Contact Larisa

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Book now and don’t miss out Call Caroline on 07810 524493

*Offer available from 12th March - 16th April inclusive, T&Cs apply.

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Touch of Glamour

leaving skin lifted, brighter and clearer.

Touch of Glamour beauty salon in Buntingford is celebrating its15th birthday. Emma, owner & therapist, heads up a team of seven. The salon offers a full range of beauty treatments from nails, waxing, massage & eyelash enhancements to facials.

Emma’s passion for performance skincare & a demand for results driven treatments is reflected in what is offered at the salon from the facials of Elemis & Murad to the celebrities favourite CACI.

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Touch of Glamour is proud to offer the latest CACI Synergy treatment which is a non surgical facelift using microcurrent to re-educate & tone the slackened facial muscles. It also uses LED light therapy, ultrasound and crystal free microdermabrasion to give effective results

The team of experienced therapists give attention to detail, delivering high quality treatments within a high street location.

Our therapists are regularly ‘refreshed’ on the latest training alongside our knowledgeable receptionists.

We hope you feel welcomed to the salon and leave feeling relaxed & rejuvenated looking toward to your next ‘me time’ session with us.

For more information on our treatments & latest offers visit www.touchofglamour. co.uk or call us on 01763 271122 38 High Street, Buntingford SG9 9AQ

Home-start Matters Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire (HSRSC) is a local charity which quietly, and in confidence, helps families with young children and in personal crisis ‘get back on track’.

To support HomeStart why not attend their Literary Lunch where Jude Simpson hosts a chat with Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE

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PILATES MAT WORK CLASSES

Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Baldock, Barkway, Buntingford, Guilden Morden, Melbourn, Reed, Therfield & Whaddon For more details & place bookings: WWW.BONFITNESSPILATES.CO.UK TEL/TEXT: LOUISE: 07867 675 389 Improve your Posture, Breathe & Relax

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Grant Funding for Businesses

Small and medium businesses in the wider heating systems Royston area can access Grant Funding and and LED lighting, with up to £20,000 of their Free Energy Efficiency reviews, thanks to expenditure covered by the grant.

ERDF funding.

Funding is limited, so businesses are urged The BEE (Business Energy Efficiency) to register their interest now at www.beecp. programme has a limited pot of money to org/sign-up give away to eligible businesses who are Alternatively, call 01733 882549 or email looking to make capital investments on info@beecp.co.uk. energy efficient projects this year. Previous applicants have invested in new windows,

The Wright Accounts Services Ltd

The Wright Accounts • Bookkeeping

Services• Ltd Management Accounts

• VAT Returns • Budget Forecasting • Sole Trader Accounts

For further details please contact Yvonne Wright 07872 880107 • 01462 743159 Email yvonne@thewrightaccounts.com

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You’ve helped me find a plumber and a gardener this month!”

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Official EvEnt SpOnSOrS

R yston Business awards Showcasing and celebrating some of the finest businesses in royston and surrounding areas.

Join us for an evening of networking and celebration with a spectacular drinks reception, 3 course dinner and raffle to raise money for a local charity.

Join our local, non-profit, well attended and established business networking group.

We hold regular breakfast meetings on the first Tuesday of the month along with social evening events within the beautiful setting of the Sheene Mill, Melbourn.

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JOIN US ON 21st June 2018 AT burloes Hall

tHanK You to all our sPonsors Sartorius Greene King Hardcastle Burton Johnson Matthey Open Secrets Pinkster Gin Royston First Tees Law To find out more information visit:

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Exercise or Chocolate?

I don’t mind a bit of running myself, but 26 miles is way too far for me. I can sweat my way round a 10k course in under an hour – but that’s only a quarter of a marathon! How people manage to do a full one, I’ll never know!

If my memory serves me well, one of Marathon’s old slogans was, “Marathon keeps you going, going, going, with peanut power!”

This made me wonder – just how far would the energy in a current Snickers bar last a runner?

With all this talk about running and marathons, my mind started to think about chocolate!

Not surprisingly, this depends on several factors, but the current wisdom suggests that it would fuel you for between two and three miles of running. Which means that, if my maths is right, you’d need 10 bars just to replace the energy used running a marathon – makes you realise just how hard our amazing fund-raisers will be working as they pound the pavements.

When I was a kid, there was a bar called Marathon – which is now what we know as Snickers.

Why it was renamed is a bit of a mystery – apart from the fact that its owners, Mars, wanted to bring the UK in line with the rest of the world – where it had been called Snickers since the 1930s!

I had no idea it was that old, so I did a bit of research and found that Snickers is actually the best-selling chocolate bar of all time with global sales of £1 billion a year! And I also found out that ‘Snickers’ was the name of the company owner’s favourite horse!

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In my opinion, anyone who takes on the marathon has certainly ‘got some nuts’, as Snickers’ advertising so eloquently puts it! Good luck to all our local runners, you’re amazing. julian@julianberry.co.uk

The Walkers Partnership

Solicitors

Special Offer For all new Conveyancing matters taken during MARCH and APRIL 2018 We are offering Residential Conveyancing on a “No completion, no fee” basis* For more information please contact us.

Fish Hill Chambers, 2-3 Fish Hill, Royston SG8 9JY • 01763 241121 t.browning@walkerspartnership.co.uk *Freehold Registered Properties Only

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Fourways

1a Melbourn Street, Royston 243760

Chartered Accountants

“I want a truly personal service from a qualified accountant”

Royston Bridge Club

Come and play bridge! It’s fun, social, and mentally stimulating.

You get plenty of practice in the skill of bidding and playing, as typically 24 hands are played in an evening. We provide pre-dealt boards with hand records at the end of the evening as well as on our

website. This allows you to analyse your play and improve your game. We can help those looking for tuition to find bridge teachers in the area.

Royston Bridge Club, Market Hill Rooms, Every Thursday at 7.30pm

Fourward Thinking fourways4business.com

Ruth 01763 260746 or John 01763 242870 www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts

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Useful Numbers CHURCHES

Ashwell United Reformed Church Bassingbourn Parish Church Bassingbourn URC

Churches Together in Royston & Dis.

Fowlmere United Reformed Church Guilden Morden Congregational Church

Guilden Morden Parish Church Melbourn Baptist Church Melbourn Parish Church Melbourn United Reformed Church Meldreth Parish Church Open House Project Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth Royston Catholic Church Royston Evangelical Church Royston Ignite Community Church Royston Methodist Church Royston Parish Church Royston Spiritualist Church St Mary’s Church, Ashwell Therfield Chapel Therfield Parish Church Thriplow Parish Church Trinity Life Church United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley

COUNCILS

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

DOCTORS

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

01462 742684 01763 877558 01763 245571 07484 106292 01763 208767 01763 852869 01763 853217 01763 261650 01763 220626 01223 870869 01763 220626 01763 246799 01763 262440 01763 243117 01763 233332 01763 852118 01763 243849 01763 246371 01223 503345 01462 743922 01763 287220 01763 287364 01763 209160 01763 230350 01763 848756

Melbourn UR Church Hall 01763 246458 Reed Village Hall 01763 848303 Royal British Legion 01763 244560 Royston Conservative Club 01763 243242 Royston Golf Club 01763 243476 Royston Methodist Hall lettings@royston-methodist.org.uk Royston & District Museum 01763 242587 Royston Town FC 07977 519965 St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston 01763 243117 Shepreth Village Hall 01763 268605 Steeple Morden Village Hall 01763 853073 Tannery Drift First School 01763 235100 The Old Bull Inn, Royston 01763 242003 Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms 01763 245484 Thriplow Village Hall 01223 839564 Whaddon Village Hall www.whaddon.org/village_hall

HEALTH

NHS Telephone Advice Service

LIBRARY

111

Royston Library

0300 123 4049

Heidi Allen MP for S Cambs Sir Oliver Heald QC MP for NE Herts

01954 212707 01462 486074

MPs

NHS DENTISTS

Ashwell Dental Melbourn Dental Practice 03450 455 200 Priory Dental Centre Royston Dental Suite 03001 234040

01462 742353 01763 262034 01763 246677 01763 244805

01462 474000 J Oliver Radley

01763 273300

OPTICIANS POLICE

01763 245484 Non emergency number

ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE

03450 450 500 Markets Town Manager Geraint Burnell 01462 417377 01763 848244 01763 290555 01763 848244 01763 260220 01763 243166 01763 242981

SCHOOLS

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

TRANSPORT

HALLS FOR HIRE Abington Pigotts Village Hall www.abingtonpigotts.org All Saints’ Community Hall, Melbourn 01763 223320 Anstey Village Hall 01763 849724 Ashwell UR Church Hall 01462 742757 Ashwell Village Hall 07805 216869 Barkway Pavillion BarkwayPavilion@barkway-village.co.uk Barkway Village Hall 01763 848347 Barley Town House 01763 849488 Bassingbourn Village College 01763 246136 Chrishall Village Hall www.chrishallvillagehall.co.uk/bookings Coombes Community Centre 01763 248081 Eternit Sports and Social Club 01763 260250 Fordham Memorial Hall, Therfield 01763 287549 Fowlmere Village Hall 07484 106292 Greneway School, Royston 01763 243650 The Guide Hut, Royston 01763 245914 Guilden Morden VH gmvillagehall@btinternet.com Litlington Recreation Centre 0788 577 4775 Litlington Village Hall 01763 852809 MC- Sport Pavillion 01763 263313 Meldreth Village Hall 01763 262512 Melbourn Hub 01763 263303

National Rail Enquiries 24-hours

Royston & District Community Transport

UTILITIES

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

VETS

Royston Veterinary Centre Village Vets – Royston Village Vets – Meldreth Melbourn Veterinary Surgery

WASTE

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

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INDEX Accounting Services

Urchins Holiday Club

Fourways Chartered Accountants 44 The Wright Accounts Service Ltd 42

Administration Services Secretarial Connections

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Antiques Shops

Electricians

Grahams Electricks JHE Electrical Contractors Ltd

Estate Agents

Abode Town & Country

Templar Antiquities

9

Beauty Therapist

Farm Shops

Bury Lane Farm Shop

Caroline Howes Bridgefoot Barn Beauty Touch of Glamour

40 39 41

Bowling Club

Meldreth Bowls Club

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Building & Maintenance Kendall Install

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Business & Domestic Cleaning British Window and General Cleaning Co

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Business Networking

Melbourn Business Association

Business Services Penguin Insurance

Financial Advisors KDW Financial

Fitness

Bonfitness Pilates Gymbo’s Jazzercise Pilates with Larisa Royston Leisure Centre

Furniture

A J Furniture Garden Centre

Davey’s Butchers Applegate Van Hire Ltd St Georges Nursing Home

Carpentry & Joinery Iain Wilson P W H Installations Stephen B Carpentry

11 25 47 47

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Decorating & Restorations Service 47 37

Education Services

Comberton Village College Fowlmere Playgroup Melbourn Village College St Christophers School

Gardening Services

Furnival Garden Services Garden Design Solutions Gary Smith Leaf & Lawn 47

Handyman

Handylamb Handyman Dave Knight

Health Therapists

FH Osteopathy Royston Complementary Health

Home Maintenance LMJ Plumbing & Heating

Jewellers

H C Jewellers & Gold Buyers 11 5 3

Decorating Services Alliance Dental Care Ltd

11 31

Mobile Phone Services IFiXiT Repairs

14 12

Motor Services

Four Point Auto Care Ltd

24

Museums

Nuthampstead Air Museum

13

Opticians

J Oliver Radley Opticians

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Pest Control Services Pest Right

26

Pilates Class

Zanna Newton Pilates

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Plasterers

Plumbing & Heating Services

5

Dentists

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Garden Machinery

Coach Hire, Trips & Holidays

New Dawn Blinds Borders & Bows Linda Turner Interiors

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Marketing & Advertising Services

12

Bumpkins Nursery

Curtains Blinds & Soft Furnishings

9

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DGN Plastering JS Plastering & Carpentry

Childcare Services Richmonds Coaches

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Royston Business Awards Hanson Golf Day

Arrington Garden Centre 20 Bickerdikes Garden Centre 11,24,27

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Care Homes

19 15

Local Events

Garden Centres

35

Car & Van Rental

7

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Wrights Mowers Centre Ltd

Butchers

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Our Advertisers

6 8 6 2

21 15 50 19

19 47 40 38

Legal Services

The Walkers Partnership

Public House

The Belle Freehouse

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Self Storage

23

Tiling Services

Simon’s Tiling Services

47

Tree Services

Shire Trees Limited

25

Venue Hire

Royston Town Football Club

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Veterinary Practices

14

Watch and Clock Services

Royston Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd 25 Trademark Kitchens 3 All Seasons Landscape CW Landscapes G M Sharp Landscapes John Cobb & Sons North Herts Surfacing Ltd Sullivan Landscapes

H20 19 Steve Brown Plumbing and Heating 23

Royston Self Storage

Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters Landscaping Services

14 25

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Royston Veterinary Centre

31 17

Brian Bulley

Will Writing Services Wills By David Isherwood

14 43

Windows, Conservatories & Glazing Services Elglaze

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Repairs & Maintenance around the Home & Garden Call Dave 07944 912198 Call Back Service Available

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Call for free design and estimate Recommendations / references if required.

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specialists

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms All aspects of installation from design to finish

Carpentry • Doors • Locks • DIY • Flat-Packs • Shelving Flooring • Painting & Decorating • Wall & Floor Tiling General Odd Jobs • Decking • Shed Re-Felting Pressure Washing • Fence Spraying • Blinds Supplied & Fitted • Free Friendly Advice & Quotes Given • No Job Too Small Fully Insured • City & Guilds Qualified • CRB Checked

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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

LMJ Plumbing & Heating  No job too small  Over 25 years experience

Lee Jauncey

01763 853927 07973 190978 lmjplumbing@aol.com

Stephen Blackaby

simon’s tiling services

Carpentry Services

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Kitchens, Bedrooms, Furniture

Also: - Kitchen & bedroom installation, update or repair - Fitting sinks, taps & appliances - Internal door hanging, skirting and general DIY

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