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Welcome

December Deadline Tuesday 12th November

This November we’re showcasing everything from firework displays to an 80’s themed disco night. We shine our spotlight on East Anglia’s Children Hospices, dive into the life of Therfield First School Headteacher, Tara McGovern, and of course take a few moments to reflect on the sacrifices made by men and women for Remembrance Sunday. As always, we give recognition to some of the great businesses and charities that bolster our community and look to give back to those who give us so much. Last but not least, we tell you about some of the fantastic upcoming markets, Royston & District Annual Model Railway Exhibition and the newly introduced Royston Book Hunt.

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In November we’re also offering children aged 4-10 the opportunity to showcase their talents to the town and thus we present The Listing’s December Cover Competition. For further details on how to enter, turn to page 25.

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We’re grateful for the continued support from our readers, contributors and the community as a whole. The deadline for submissions for our Christmas magazines is 12th November.

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In This Issue ...

Out & About - Remembrance Sunday

My Local Life - Tara McGovern

From Tallulah’s Kitchen

Hidden Royston

What’s On

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Looking After You

Useful Numbers

Index of Advertisers

Our Contributors: Julian Berry, Tallulah Le Fey, Kim Fletcher, Chris Lee, Royston Museum, Chris Murphy Cover Photo: Bex Iles @roystonhertsphotography

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THEATRE SHOWS & EVENTS (Stalls or Dress Circle) 21 Nov *English National Ballet: Le Corsaire – Mat £55.00 21 Nov *White Christmas – Evening £69.50 23 Nov *Jack Whitehall Stood Up – 02 Arena - Eve £79.50 3 Dec *Wicksteed Park Christmas Show £48.00 4/10 Dec Brick Lane Music Hall – Christmas £68.00 13 Dec Goldilocks & the 3 Bears – Palladium – Mat £65.00 14 Dec Christmas Cracker – RPO – Matinee £65.00 20 Dec The Nutcracker – ENB – Matinee £75.00 20 Dec Olympia International Horse Show – Eve £68.00 9 Jan *Magic Goes Wrong – Evening £55.00 9 Jan *The Lion King – Evening £70.00 9 Jan Mary Poppins – Matinee £85.00 22 Jan Les Miserables – Matinee £72.00 30 Jan Phantom of the Opera inc Lunch £68.00 3 Feb *Tina the Musical – Evening £67.50 27 Feb *The King and I – Milton Keynes – Matinee £65.00 28 Feb Cirque Du Soleil – Luzia – Matinee £82.00 5 Mar Mary Poppins – Matinee £85.00 9 Mar Mary Poppins – Evening £85.00 8 Jun *Pretty Woman – Evening £65.00

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NEWS FROM OUR CLUBS & SOCIETIES... Royston and the surrounding villages are a hive of activity. We are incredibly fortunate to have a wealth of clubs and societies within our town and villages, covering a wide range of interests - from arts to sports, adventure to support.

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Since its launch in 2005, The Listing has been proud to support the very many clubs and societies. We maintain and publish a comprehensive list of all the organisations, clubs and societies on our website: www.bit.ly/ClubsDirectory

R&D Local History Society Royston Mencap

Dark corridors, metal gates that clank shut and jangling keys - that’s the general impression we get of life behind bars. But former prison officer Pauline Martindale took us behind closed doors and revealed what it was like working in places like Holloway and Wormwood Scrubs. She gave a fascinating insight into her roles over more than 20 years, including managing the psychiatric unit and working with women on remand right through to those serving life sentences. The Buckden Handbell Ringers will be getting us into the Christmas spirit at our monthly meeting on November 26th at 2pm in Royston Town Hall. If you are interested in joining U3A log onto www.u3asites.org.uk/royston or contact Jackie Gellert at jackieroystonu3a@gmail.com or 01763 248097

Positive Movement

Our unique and hugely successful Positive Movement classes are available throughout Hertfordshire. The classes are for: older people, anyone who is frail and/or at risk of falls, those who experience mobility issues or a physical disability, as well as people living with a limiting long-term illness. The programme is effective and fun, with participants reporting that they are less anxious, more confident, can move with greater ease and experience fewer aches and pains as a result. An 81 year old has said “My flexibility has greatly improved – however the best bit for me was watching everybody improve week by week!” Another participant reported “These classes have made a massive difference to my life and health.” Each session, costing £4, consists of an hour of gentle exercise and movement followed by time to socialise over tea and biscuits. For details and to reserve a place telephone 01462 678804 or email positivemovement@letchworthcentre.org

Our first meeting of the new season was, Archaeological Excavation at Wimpole, by Paddy Lambert. Paddy was an archaeologist on the dig at Wimpole which was done in advance of a new car park being constructed. Our packed audience were keen to hear about the Roman finds and was not disappointed. Paddy’s enthusiasm was infectious and before long he held the audience in his hand as he told of the wealth of finds, including Roman coins, manicure implements, a spearhead, jewellery and the most exciting was a 5 cm figurine thought to represent Cernunnos the Celtic God of fertility. This is now at the British Museum for cleaning.

Our next meeting will be on November 7th at 8pm, on the subject of “The Seven Deadly Sins (and a few lively virtues) admission is £2, everyone welcome. Meetings are held in The Heritage Hall, Town Hall on the first Thursday of the month.

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Ladies, if you are looking for an enjoyable way to spend the second Thursday afternoon of the month, plus the opportunity to make new friends, consider checking out our sociable group. We normally meet in Fellowship Hall (next to the Picture Palace) from around 1.45pm but our December meeting will be held at the Heath cafe. Visitors are most welcome so please come along and join us for some pre-Christmas fun and get to meet some other members over a cuppa in a friendly atmosphere. Our various interests include ukulele, discussing books, walking our local footpaths, having lunch together, working on crafts, visiting places of interest and theatre trips. We have plenty of diverse and interesting talks arranged for future meetings plus a variety of things planned to keep us occupied over the Winter months; please come and enjoy them with us. For more information please contact: Eunice: 01763 231658 or Jean: 01763 245958

At Royston & District Mencap we welcome all disabilities and ages and membership is £15.00 per year; giving you access to outings and events more locally throughout the year. If you’re interested, why not attend our AGM on Monday 9th December 2019 at the Heath Social Club from 7pm where you can meet other members and speak to Committee members about any concerns you may have. This will also be a bit of a festive occasion – complete with photo booth - leading up to Christmas. It is also the time when membership will be renewed for 2020. We have had a number of successful outings and events this year and are already exploring several possibilities for next year and hope to come up with something different to that we have done previously. For more information on what we do and our memberships, please call Linda on 07767 847796, Kyra 07780 843296 or visit www.roystonmencap.co.uk

Roysia Women’s club

In October we had two great speakers:

Debbie Brady gave an illustrated talk on what life was like as ‘A Female in Fleet Street’. She had been a journalist working for the national press and covered some of the biggest stories of the late 80’s and 90’s. The following week Johnathan Fryer amused us by reflecting on ‘The Humorous Side of being an Actor’ and had been involved with many of the famous TV comedy programs shown during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. We also had a social at the start of October and ended the month with a fund raising auction in aid of Royston Parish Church where Members picked up some wonderful bargains! We are a thriving club enjoying speaker meetings, fund raising events, socials and day trips. New members are always welcome and we meet in the Town Hall on Monday evenings from 8-9.45pm. Conatct Wendy Pearce on 01763 231381 for further details of our club.

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Poppy Appeal Volunteers Needed

Megson

To keep the Poppy Appeal going in Royston we are in desperate need of volunteers to help organise the appeal and help with manning the supermarkets.

Pupils and staff at Icknield Walk First School were lucky enough to have a visit from Megson. Megson are a local Folk duo and have been nominated four times for the BBC Radio Two Folk Award.

We usually work on a rota basis and do 2 hour time slots to help cover them everyday over the appeal. From Monday 28th October until the 11th November. If anyone would like to help out or learn more about what we do, please get in touch. Call: 01763 220981 Email: roystonpoppyteam@gmail.com Facebook: Royston Poppy Appeal

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They performed an interactive and exciting concert for our Reception, Year One and Year Two children, who enjoyed the live music immensely. Our children were able to help choose lyrics, learn some sign language and

get up and dance along the way. Debs and Stu interacted superbly with the children throughout the concert and showcased not only their vocal skills but also their talents using a banjo, accordion and guitar!

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top Fireworks Picks... King James Academy (Roysia

Site) 1st November, 6pm, Roysia Middle School, Royston, SG8 5EQ. £3 adults, £2.50 children or £10 for the family. Petersfield School 1st November, 6pm, Petersfield School, Orwell, SG8 5QG, £5 adults, £3 children Ashwell Tennis Club 2nd November, gates open at 5pm, Ashwell Tennis Club. Ashwell, SG7 5QF. £5 adults, £3 children, free for under-4s

HC Jewellers & Gold Buying Centre are situated in the heart of Royston, established in 2013. An independent family-run jewellers offering a high level of customer service and a range of stock you won’t find in other high street chains. They Stock:

Beautiful Gold & Silver Jewellery Wedding & Engagement Rings Pre-Owned, Refurbished Jewellery Prestige Pre-Owned Watches Their Services Include:

Jewellery Repairs & Alterations Watch & Clock Repairs & Servicing Watch Batteries & Straps Bespoke Design Service Insurance & Probate Valuations Engraving

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Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Jewellery in any condition, Vintage & Prestige Watches, Diamonds & Gemstones, Silver & Gold Coins

Icknield Walk First School 2nd November, 6pm, Icknield Walk, Royston, SG8 7EZ. £4 adults, £3 children or £12 for the family. Reed 2nd November, 6pm, Village Green, Reed, SG8 8AX, entrance is free but donations are welcome. Melbourn Primary 2nd November, gates open at 5.30pm, Melbourn Village College, Melbourn, SG8 6EF. £5 adults, £3 children. Barkway 5th November, 6pm, Barkway Recreational Ground, SG8 8DF £2 adults, £1 children.

Meet the team...

Hanna is a qualified graduate Gemologist who trained at the Gem-A Institute in Hatton Garden London. It is her passion to identify and work with precious gemstones. She also manages all bespoke work and jewellery alterations. Carla specialises in the purchase of precious metals and is happy to assess and test any items of jewellery that you are unsure of. Aaron is very knowledgeable and has a broad understanding of the watch industry. He manages all watch sales and enquiries, repairs and servicing.

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Sunday 22nd 10:00am - 04:00pm Monday 23rd 09:00am - 05:30pm Christmas Eve 09:00am - 04:00pm Re-open Friday 3rd January as usual.

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All Saints Melbourn Autumn Fayre Home-Start Matters

Excitement is building for the some sparkle to complete a first All Saints Melbourn Autumn special outfit? Fayre being held on Saturday 16th November from 11am-3pm The new gifts stall might be just the place to find a gift for that The event will introduce fresh difficult to buy for person. We all ideas and give this November’s have one of those in our lives. fundraiser a new buzz, Games and face painting for appealing to all ages in the the children or perhaps just community. Hopefully bringing the young at heart. There is the in a whole new audience that may have never attended an All Vicar’s hamper, which will be packed with delicious goodies Saints fundraiser. that you will pray that you win! Each stall will have its own As always, what Autumn Fayre catchy title, adding more would be complete without interest and fun for all the a cake stall, we always need family. There will be a Grand something delicious to go with Draw, where the first prize an afternoon cuppa! will be £100 with a chance to win many additional prizes. A A professional photographer bottle tombola stall is always a will be on hand to capture winner and will have a superb your smile and a local array of possible prizes, who celebrity singer will be there to can possibly walk on past that serenade you while you enjoy one? In addition to this, there refreshments. will be a children’s tombola for The Autumn Fayre will have so young people to enjoy and a much more to offer, this is just chocolate tombola for those of a little sample of what will be any age that just cannot resist found. It will be definitely well the temptation. worth a visit! The jewellery stall is a big Saturday 16th November, favourite to make a welcome 11am-3pm, All Saints Church, return to the church. Fabulous Vicarage Close, Melbourn, bling at an affordable price, where else would you go to get SG8 6DY

Fundraising at Glazed Creations Join us at Glazed Creations in Royston for a fun evening of painting, socialising and fundraising. Tickets cost £10 including painters fee, tea/ coffee and cake. Tuesday 12th November starting at 7.30pm, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, SG8 5A7 Wine Tasting Evening Featuring Steve Hovington, Principal Educator and Founder of The Cambridge Wine Academy in association with Lisa Pilgrim of Cambridge Wine. Please join us for an evening of Wine Tasting, where you will learn about different wines on offer, enjoy tasting them and then have the opportunity to order your chosen wines for delivery in time for Christmas. Tickets are £21 including a light supper.

Thursday 21st November from 7pm at The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW.

Get Your Skates On

Cambridge Ice Arena After many years in the pipepline, Cambridge Ice Arena is now open all year round to get your skate on, play ice hockey and more. For more information, visit www.bit.ly/skateon

The North Pole, Cambridge On 16th November, Cambridge’s own Winter Wonderland returns, offering ice skating, rides, bars and more.

Home Start Christmas Cards Home-Start Christmas cards are now available to order. A pack of 10 cards costs £4.50. If you would like to order any cards, please email me your order or pop into the office to view them. Tickets can be bought at www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc. For more information; Call: 01763 262262 Email: admin@hsrsc.org.uk Website: www.hsrsc.org.uk

Luxury New Care Home MARKETING SUITE NOW OPEN A new Barchester care home in Melbourn officially opens this winter, offering bespoke residential, dementia and respite care. Melbourn Springs will be a luxury 75-bed care home with ample living spaces, daily life-enrichment programme of activities and choice in delicious and nutritious menus. Visit our Marketing Suite, our friendly team would love to show you around.

Tel: 01763 722305 Hyacinth Drive, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6FY www.barchester.com/MelbournSprings Marketing Suite Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10am–5pm and Thursday: 12pm–8pm

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Out & About... Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday 2019 will fall on Sunday 10th of November with Armistice day following on Monday 11th November. This year marks several anniversary’s relating to the Second World War including 80 years since the Second World War began, 75 years since the D-Day Landings, the battles of Arnhem, Monty Casino, Kohima and Imphal In Royston, as across the Nation we will come together to remember and honour the sacrifice of all those of our Armed and Civilian forces who in two World Wars and later conflicts, have given their lives in defence of our freedom. During the Second World War the areas surrounding Royston were home to many service personnel from many different Nations; for example RAF Bassingbourn would become station 121 of the 8th United States Army Air Force and would be home between October 1942 and June of 1945 to the 91st Bombardment Group Heavy. By the wars end this Bomb Group would have suffered the highest casualty rate of any group in the 8th USAAF with 920 airmen killed, 123 missing in action and 959 captured; we will remember the sacrifice made by all our allies in securing our freedom.

We should also remember all those veterans and families still living, whose lives have been forever changed through their service; for many, every day is remembrance day.

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activities are explored further in our Early Years After School Club which is available to our Nursery and Reception children. As a Gold Arts Mark school we value the creative arts from the moment our children join our setting and offer activities that will support them at the start of their own creative learning journey. Photographed are some of our Reception children playing and experimenting with cornflour and water. Visit: www.tannerydrift.herts. sch.uk or call 01763 246549

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The Orangutan Who Sang

This month we’ve reviewed a new children’s book, The Orangutan Who Sang, written by Jay Vincent. The first part of a multipart series aimed at 3-8-year olds, Jay explores difficult themes such as shyness, bullying and friendship allowing parents to engage with their young ones in a way they perhaps haven’t before. Avid singer Olly is a shy but funky Orangutan who struggles to express his talents when his nerves stop him from getting any words out. After an embarrassing fall from a tree, Olly leaves his

Parade forms up in Queens Road, Royston - please arrive no later than 10.00am. The parade steps off at 10.25am and arrives at Melbourn Street War Memorial 10.35am. The service of Remembrance starts 10.45am

This year will see the return to the War Memorial of the Memorial Display Panels, honouring all those named on the towns War Memorial, which were displayed for All are welcome to participate in the the first time last year in collaboration parade. with the group “What Royston Did”. The panels will be on display from Monday 4th Monday 11th November 10.50am at November until Monday 18th November Royston War Memorial, Melbourn Street, LEST WE FORGET followed by a service in the Priory Memorial Gardens at the Memorial to Chris Murphy the 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) Chairman Royal British Legion Royston Branch USAAF.

Tannery Drift First School It has been a great start to the new school year at Tannery Drift First School and our Early Years classes have settled brilliantly into their new environments and have been exploring the opportunities available to them through play. Many of our activities offer a hands-on and practical approach so children can learn new skills and develop these independently. By allowing them to be creative and explore a variety of media and materials our children are able to be imaginative and test out their own ideas through mark making, painting, modelling and designing. These

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Spotlight On... East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices Could you Help at Home? East Anglian families need you!

EACH thrives on the generous support of our volunteers across all areas of the charity. This Autumn, we’re recruiting enthusiastic volunteers for our Help at Home programme. The families who receive support from EACH would often also benefit from practical support at home. For them, spending time together and making the most of every moment is more important than getting the ironing done or painting the garden fence. And that’s where you come in. The families need volunteers ready to step into their homes and gardens and relieve some of the burden by taking on these household tasks!

Here East Anglia’s Children’s Hopsices care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk as well as supporting their families. We offer families flexibility and control over where they receive their care and support, including where their child dies - at home, in hospital or at one of three hospices at Milton (Cambridge), Quidenham (Norfolk) and The Treehouse (Ipswich). We’re recognised as world leaders in our field, with a reputation for excellence and commitment to pioneering development and innovation.

reach more families who need simple practical support to make their day-to-day lives that little bit easier.” The only thing you need to get involved is time to give! You can get more information by contacting Charlotte at charlotte.redmond@each.org. uk or on 07889 251385. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities at EACH. You can visit the website www.each.org.uk to find out how you can support us.

The Help at Home programme at EACH is such a valuable part of the support service we offer. Charlotte Redmond, EACH Volunteer Coordinator, says: “I only started working at EACH a couple of months ago and already I’m seeing what an amazing effect the Help at Home programme can have on the lives of families. I’ve no doubt we should be expanding the programme to

For funding, we rely on voluntary donations and income from our shops - as well as the championing support from our royal patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge and similarly we rely on volunteers to help improve the lives of those we wish to help.

For more information about EACH, including forthcoming events and how you can help raise funds, visit www.each.org.uk or call the Cambridgeshire fundraising office on 01223 204916

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Nursery and Reception Open Days Monday 18th November 2019 - 9.15 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.45pm Monday 10

February 2020 - 9.15 to 11.30am or 1.30 to 2.45pm Nursery: Children born between 1st September 2016 and 31 August 2017 are eligible for a Nursery space in September 2020. We offer 15 to 30 free hours to eligible parents with the option to buy extra hours for parents only entitled to 15 free hours. We also run a breakfast club for our Nursery children with an onsite afterschool club as well. Reception: Children born between 1st September 2015 and 31 August 2016 are eligible for a Reception space in September 2020. For children in our Reception we can offer an on-site breakfast and after school club to help with care during the working day.

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DO YOU HAVE A CHILD WHO IS DUE TO START NURSERY OR RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2020? If you do, then we would like to meet you and give you a tour of our school. Please telephone or email the school office to book – dates are available this term from late September. We can offer flexible Nursery up to 30 hours per week. We also have on site Breakfast and After School Clubs which provide wrap-around childcare. Please visit our website for further information, or contact the school office. Our Nursery Application Form can also be found on our website www.studlandsrise.herts.sch.uk We will be accepting applications for Nursery places from Monday 7th October 2019 to Friday 31st January 2020. We look forward to meeting you soon.

To see our school in action please come along to our Open Day. Appointments are not required. If you are unable to visit on our Open Day please contact our school office on the telephone number below and they will be happy to arrange a private visit. We look forward to seeing you. Telephone: 01763 241535 Website: www.romanway.hets.sch.uk

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Having been successful in other towns, the idea of the book hunt is to encourage children to get out and get reading, earning it support from both teachers and parents. The idea is that any finds are shared on the Facebook group Royston Book Hunt and clues are left as to where they have been re-hidden. The plan is to hide more books over the coming weeks and hope to get lots more children and parents involved. For more information, search Royston Book Hunt on Facebook or call Lisa on 07515 350919

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My Local Life Tara McGovern - Therfield School Headteacher Tara McGovern started at Therfield First School based in Therfield, as Headteacher in September 2015. This month The Listing caught up with Tara to find out more about the person behind the headmistress. What’s your name? Tara McGovern Where do you live? I live in Stevenage but am the Head of Therfield First School and practically live there! What do you love about your work? Being able to make a positive impact on the lives of young children. To give them the confidence and self esteem to embrace all that school and life has to offer them. The school’s motto of Bringing Learning to Life sums up all that I love about being the Head of a school. What is the most challenging aspect of your position? The amount of paperwork and scrutiny that comes with running a school. What’s your favourite local place to eat? The Fox and Duck pub in Therfield. It’s the hub of our local community and the food is always scrummy. What is your favourite way to spend a Saturday? When I am not working, I like to go shopping and eat nice food. But my favourite thing of all is to relax with my dog Bruno! What are you looking forward to most this month? On the 28th November we have the whole school Decorations Day where we make all the decorations to turn the school into a winter

wonderland. We have lots of parents helping us with this and the day has a really jolly vibe. What is your proudest moment? Becoming a mum and becoming Head of Therfield First School. What is your favourite film? Les Misérables – although my most favourite thing is to watch it at the theatre. What has been the most valuable life lesson that you have learnt? That not everything comes easy. Hard work and perseverance pays off. You get back what you put in! How do you relax? Watching TV with my very big dog Bruno.

What inspirational quote sums you up? If at first you don’t succeed – try, try and try again. This totally encompasses the growth mindset ethos of staff and pupils at Therfield First School. Therfield First School. The Causeway, Therfield, SG8 9PP 01763 287284 www.therfield.herts.sch.uk

News from the conservators

Friends of Therfield Heath

A big thank you goes to the team from AstraZeneca who came on Friday October 4th to help clear up the entrance to the Heath; removing ivy and painting the entrance sign. Some of the Conservators got their hands dirty too, clearing out a couple of the drainage ditches in the car park.

We are privileged to live close to a beautiful natural resource, Therfield Heath, with rarities such as the Pasque flower and the Chalkhill Blue butterfly.

popular Easter Egg hunt and erected 30 bird and bat boxes. Everyone is welcome to join events and members enjoy discounts.

The chances are that you have enjoyed this wonderful Heath by eating at the Heath Café, playing sport, wildlife spotting, attending an event such as the Kite Festival or simply by running or walking on it. Are you aware that there is no public funding for the Heath? The Conservators look after the Heath but need more finance and resource to keep it at its best. The Friends of Therfield Heath, which is independent of the Conservators, was formed with the objective to support them as best we can both financially and also by undertaking various tasks, such as the recent litter picking day. But we also want to help you enjoy the Heath as much as possible, so we aim to provide enjoyable and informative events for your benefit.

Membership fees are set low so that all are able to join, the minimum being £12/year for individuals, £16 for a family, but voluntary extra donations are very welcome.

Now some frustrating news: Two motor-cyclists drove onto the Heath and tore up three of the greens. The Golf Club has offered a reward for any information that might lead to a prosecution.

open grassland areas is the Mistle Thrush. They are larger than the others and paler in colour. They have a rattling call in flight. With November comes Bonfire Night and we respectfully ask that no fires are lit nor fireworks or sparklers let loose on Therfield Heath as there is a fire risk and the ash causes damage to the ground and it is against the Bye Laws. If you are interested in volunteering on Therfield Heath, please contact Cynthia. c.combe@therfieldheath.org.uk www.therfieldheath.org.uk

We started a campaign to buy three tree poppers and are pleased to thank the Friends of Enquiries maybe directed to Therfield Heath & The Rotary Club clerk@therfieldheath.org.uk for pledging to help us achieve our target. As we move into the winter months, look out for Stonechats on the Heath, Golden Plovers above or nearby and if you are lucky, perhaps a Short-eared Owl. Easy to spot and hear will be the flocks of Redwings and Fieldfares calling from the marginal trees and feeding on the open grassland. Another thrush that will usually be seen in small flocks feeding in the

We have already successfully organised a photography course, guided walks, a cloud spotting picnic, an extremely

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From Tallulah’s Kitchen Traditional Parkin

Hello my fellow foodies...

To begin, pour the oats, flour, and spices into a large heat proof bowl and stir together. and welcome to November’s edition of The Listing. Meanwhile, in a heavy bottomed This month I would like to share with you a traditional recipe for sauce pan, add the brown sugar, Parkin. Traditionally made of the first Sunday of November and black treacle, golden syrup, enjoyed mainly through the winter months - such is the warming butter and lard and heat gently effect of the fiery ginger! There is one thing to note before you until the butter and lard are embark on a Parkin baking adventure; the cake, once made, melted, the sugar has dissolved benefits greatly from being left for five days to develop in texture and all ingredients are combined together but take care NOT to and flavour, so please remember to allow for the extra days let the mixture boil. Now leave this to cool for five minutes. when making it! One note of interest, this is the traditional recipe Next pour the liquid mixture onto the dried ingredients and stir for Yorkshire Parkin. Lancashire Parkin is all Golden syrup and consequently is lighter in colour and sweeter in flavour... Which well to insure there are no pockets of flour remaining. Now stir in your crystallised ginger, the beaten egg and the milk until is best? That is yours to decide! you have a liquid sticky mixture. Pour into the lined baking tin You will need 1 x 20cm square deep-sided tin, lined with and pop into the oven for around an hour. Because of the dark greased baking parchment colour of this cake you will need to be careful not to over cook it. A cocktail stick or skewer will be clean when inserted into a Parkin cooked cake and the top will be springy to the touch - although firmer than a traditional sponge. When you are happy the cake 220g oats, blitzed in blender to a medium course consistency is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the 100g self raising flour tin. Once cool, turn the cake upside down, remove the baking 2 tsp ground ginger parchment and cut into portions then turn the correct way up 1tsp mixed spice and leave in an airtight tin for five days to allow the flavours to 1/2 tsp ground mace mature and the ‘stickiness’ to develop. This cake is best enjoyed 200g black treacle around a roaring bonfire with good friends but stay safe dear 60g golden syrup readers, and always practice good bonfire etiquette. Remember 130g brown sugar to check for nesting hedgehogs before you light up! 100g butter 25g lard Until next time dear reader.. 50g finely diced crystallised Ginger 1 egg from happy and free running hens 2 tbsp milk .

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Curwens Gallery Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople.

Maggie Allen - spring and early summer trips to the north with clear blue skies and summer sunshine inspired me to paint Poppies and Puffins in bright vibrant colours for this years exhibition. Christine Norman has produced new work which includes atmospheric, semi abstract paintings in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. Graham Rayner designs and makes high quality contemporary furniture, wooden clocks, and boxes. He also repairs and restores older furniture. Rowland Penfold combines both traditional and unusual techniques to make items that are truly unique using mainly native grown timbers.

The exhibition is open from 14th November until January 2020, with an open evening on 19th November, 6-8pm. Please pop in and see what we have on offer at 17 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AA

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20cVoX band play & sing from the ‘American Songbook’ music & lyrics composed by songwriters and Big Band composers in the 20th Century. Their repertoire includes songs by Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald which are still sung today by artists such as Rod Stewart, Michael Buble and Lady Gaga. f www.facebook.com/20cvox

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Pottery painting sessions are a fun way to do your Christmas shopping! Make personalised keepsakes for yourself or gifts with your children, paint Christmas decorations to treasure or come along to one of our many adult Christmas techniques evenings.

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Royston & District Model Railway Annual Exhibition Our 2019 exhibition will again be held at the excellent venue of Bassingbourn Village College, on Saturday 16th November from 10am-4pm. As with previous years we will provide a free hourly heritage bus service from Royston Bus and Train stations. This year will be the 33rd exhibition we have organised and are keeping our fingers crossed for the sun to again shine on us all day. 25+ layouts of different scales, 7 demonstrations, 5 Railway societies and 14 Traders offering new & second hand items have been invited from East Anglia, the Midlands, London area, Kent, Berkshire and Gloucestershire. Our local Royston & District Model Engineers will again be running a steam/diesel ride-on service and other surprises (subject to weather conditions). We have a wide variety of model layout sizes and scales attending, including the very popular ‘OO’, ‘N’, OO9, HO (American & continental gauge trains) and ‘O’ gauge, with some layouts featuring DCC control and sound. I am pleased to have obtained a new layout ‘NON SUCH’ created by the ‘WENDSLEYDALE’ team with its Tudor Mice. It explores

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the question, ‘What if the Tudors invented railways? Several layouts have appeared in Railway Modelling press articles. Aimed to give children (Parents too) the opportunity to drive trains, ‘THOMAS in ‘G’ plus friends’ will be attending. Many other exhibitors welcome careful drivers, including children, to have a try on their layouts and answer questions about how they built them. Please just ask them. A good selection of food and drinks will be available to purchase all day. Children go in for free with paying adults (£5 per adult) as we believe it is very important to encourage the young to take an interest in modelling as a hobby. Perhaps they have watched the Great Model Railway challenge program on TV? Saturday 16th November, 10am-4pm, Bassingbourn Village College, SG8 5NJ. More information can be found on our web site www.roystondmrc. co.uk, leaflets obtainable at the Museum, Royston Library or Posters around town. A bus timetable on the day will be at the Bus & Railway Stations.

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Royston Photographic Society Winners

Royston Photographic Society had another successful exhibition with just over 450 visitors coming to see 50 fabulous images themed ‘Our Planet’ over the weekend of Royston Arts Festival. 1st place - Patrick Flicker with “Blea Tarn”. This picture was taken at Blea Tarn in the Lake District in the Autumn of 2017 on a camera club outing. Joint 2nd place - Martin Johnson with “Three Chalkhill butterflies” and Andrew Colgan with “Where old boats go to die”.

4th place - Linda Besin, with “Fallen Leaves in Jubilee Wood”. 5th place - Sarah Ryan with “Reflections”. Special thanks are extended to the Mayor’s Community Trust, Creative Royston and BWS Scaffolding for all their support. If you’d like to know more about this local club, please visit: www.roystonphotographicsociety. co.uk

MUSEUM MUSINGS:

We’re Looking For New Volunteers! Royston Museum relies on its team of volunteers. Without them, the museum would not be open. We want to encourage more people to join in and are looking at ways to make it easier for you to volunteer with us. If you would like to volunteer your skills, expertise, to run a one-off event or workshop or are just looking for work, please get in touch. Although we’re in need of a regular volunteer, we are also open for monthly, bi-monthly or even one-off volunteers if that suits you. We’re always looking for ideas too. You can get involved without even coming into the museum by emailing us any ideas you may

have. We’re here to provide events, activities, talks, and more to everyone in Royston and the surrounding villages so you’re the best people to tell us what you’d like us to do. We’re holding a couple of open days for anyone interesting in joining us to come and have a cuppa and chat. If you can’t make the dates, get in touch to arrange another time. Join us on Thursday 24th or Thursday 31st October from 11am – 1pm. Please get in touch via enquiries@ roystonmuseum.org.uk For more information, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

80’s Night at The Old Courthouse

On 23rd November, The Old Courthouse in Royston is hosting an 80’s Night Disco with DJ Matt Gypps. Enjoy old school tunes with prizes for the best 80’s themed dress. For more information, search for The Old Courthouse Royston on Facebook.

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Markets in November

Orwell Pannier Market

Behind bars Did you know that Royston used to have two police stations? Until 1896, half of Royston was in Cambridgeshire - north of the old county boundary which ran along the route of Icknield Way through the town centre along Baldock Road to Newmarket Road and beyond. When modern police forces were introduced in the 19th century, Royston needed two police stations – one for Cambridgeshire, the other for Hertfordshire. The Cambridgeshire Police Station in Kneesworth Street became a private house after the 1896 boundary change. The Hertfordshire Police Station (and Magistrates’ Court) on the corner of Market Hill and Priory Lane was built in 1883 and was used by the police until 1991 when they relocated to the new police station in Melbourn Street. That ‘new’ police station remains in use but, since August 2013, it has been closed to the public. Interested to know what went on behind its closed doors –

Herts Country Market

1st Saturday monthly, Sat 2nd November, 10am - 12pm, Orwell Village Hall

Wednesdays and Saturdays, From 8am, Corn Exchange, Royston

Outdoor Market

Linton Farmers & Crafts Market

Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - approx. 3pm Market Hill, Royston

1st Saturday monthly, Sat 2nd November, 9am - 12pm, Linton Village College

If you run a market in the SG8 area please let us know and we can include in next issue!

Fowlmere Farmers Market I’d heard all sort of rumours - I got in touch and was pleased to be welcomed inside by Lee Jessup to find out more. You can find out what happens at Royston Police Station by visiting The Listing website at www.bit.ly/HiddenRoyston Written by Chris Lee leeinroyston@aol.com

2nd Saturday monthly, Sat 9th November, 9am - 11.30am Fowlmere Village Hall

Sandon Farmers’ Market

3rd Saturday monthly, Sat 16th November,- 9.30am - 12.30pm, Sandon JMI School

News from Royston market Letchworth Bakery

Letchworth Bakery have been providing Royston Market with fresh bread, cakes and pastries for over 5 years now. You can always be sure of a warm welcome from mum and son team Darani and Irusha who are on the market on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. The wide selection of bread includes GI, tiger, wholemeal, granary sourdough as well as gluten free options.

Or if you are feeling like spoiling yourself why not try their muffins, doughnuts, iced buns, Chelsea buns and bread pudding. Letchworth Bakery also kindly donates produce to Royston’s foodbank and is a popular fixture on the market so they come very highly recommended! To keep up to date with the Market News follow @ RoystonMarket on Facebook

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Cancer Research Uk Needs Your Help

Have you been affected by Cancer? Do you want to improve the odds of one in two people getting Cancer? Perhaps you would like a new hobby to meet new people? Cancer Research UK is looking for volunteers in the Royston area and the surrounding villages to fundraise. Have a casual meeting every couple of months with like-minded people and chat about any fundraising ideas or collection opportunities. You can give

as much or as little time as you can spare. If you want a casual chat about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

The Jewellery Clinic RETURNS!

Thursday 7th November 4pm until 8pm The Oakroom at The Old Bull Hotel, High Street, Royston Following the success of the previous sessions Keith Gordon of Ashwell Jewellery Ltd and Alan Barlow are hosting another event where you can pop in and meet us over a glass of prosecco and have a relaxed chat about:

Our goal is that by 2034, three out of four people will survive cancer, will you help us? Please contact Joanne Landucci on 07900 680653 or email at joanne.landucci@cancer.org.uk

• A no obligation quotation for repairs and renovations to your most treasured pieces of jewellery • Turning your unwanted or broken pieces of jewellery, gold and silver into cash there and then. • Commissions on bespoke jewellery items crafted to your own design - making an ideal and special Christmas gift.

Chrishall Archive & Art

Chrishall Archive Group (CAG) and the Society of Chrishall Artists (SOCA) are getting together to offer a day of local art and local history.

• Our innovative Nordic London range of jewellery based on a unique set of fashionable designs. As an additional bonus we are also offering a free jewellery cleaning service to put the sparkle back into your favourite jewellery item. Keith and Alan look forward to meeting you on Thursday 7th November at The Old Bull Hotel, High Street, Royston starting at 4pm.

The Art and Archive exhibition will open at midday and showcase local artists work, some of which will be available to buy. The exhibition will consist mostly of local scenes in and around Chrishall. Items on display include maos, wartime evacuee letters, newsletters and village documents and historical artefacts. At 8pm in the main hall Christopher South, local broadcaster and reporter, and Dr Tom Doig, Historian, will give a talk on working with Irene Cranwell for this year’s memorial lecture. Irene was Chrishall’s village historian and broadcast with Mr South and Dr Doig on Radio Cambridgeshire for many years. Rosemarie Gant, Irene’s granddaughter, will start the evening with a short talk and slideshow about Irene’s up-bringing at Place Farm in Clavering, before introducing the main talk. Refreshments and Raffle. Entry to the talk £3 per person, payable on the door. Saturday 23rd November, Chrishall Village Hall, Chrishall, SG8 8QJ. www.chrishallessex.co.uk

Ring Keith on 01462 743915 or Alan on 07966 296614 if you need further information.

Keith Gordon and Alan Barlow look forward to meeting you!

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Leisure

What’s On... Pumpkin Carving

Fri 1st, Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd Nov, 11am-4.15pm Wimpole Farm, SG8 0BW Enjoy some autumnal fun for all the family For full details on times and prices, visit: www.bit.ly/wimpolefarm

Painting with Pixels

1st - 27th Nov Melbourn Hub, Melbourn, SG8 6DZ Artist Yasmeen Farooqui exhibition

Bonfire & Fireworks

Fri 1st Nov, 6pm KJAR -Roysia Site, Royston SG8 5EQ Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks start at 7pm. Food, refreshments and face painting. Tickets £3 for adults, £2.50 for children or £10 for a family ticket.

Fireworks Display

Fri 1st Nov, 6.30pm Petersfield School, Orwell SG8 5QG A wonderful evening of fireworks. Tickets cost £5 for adults (£3 in advance) or £3 for children (£2 in advance) www.friendsofpetersfield.com

Chairman’s Charity Night

Icknield Walk Fireworks Sat 2nd Nov, 6pm

Icknield Walk First School, Royston SG8 7EZ

A stunning firework display with burgers, hotdogs, sweets and glow novelties for sale. Family viewing room for babies and small children. Tickets are £4 adults, £3 children or £12 family.

No Regrets-The Life and Music of Edith Piaf

Sat 2nd Nov, 7.45pm Letchworth Settlement, Letchworth SG6 4UB A lecture and recital about Edith Piaf by Derek Blyth (piano, accordion and lecturer) and Jill Taylor (mezzo soprano). For more details call 01462 68282 or visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 3rd Nov, 10am-4pm Great Chishill Village Hall, SG8 8SH Come and browse an array of antiques and vintage stalls, with tea and cake available. Entry costs £1. To find out more email karen@ruralmagpie.co.uk or visit www.ruralmagpie.co.uk

Fri 1st Nov, 7-11pm The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8 9AW Come and enjoy a fantastic music night featuring three distinctive bands and a finger buffet, all in aid of the NHDC Chairman’s Charity North Herts and Stevenage Branch Parkinson UK, funds to be used in Royston. Tickets £15, for more details call Jean Green on 07715 275918 or 01763 249886

Elgar-Dream of Gerontius

Fri 1st Nov, 7.30pm Sat 2nd Nov, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Hertford Theatre, Hertford SG14 1PS Limitless Academy of Performing Arts presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Tickets cost £19 or £17 concessions. For tickets and more information, visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com

Mon 4th Nov, 9.30am Melbourn Primary School, Melbourn SG8 6DB An invitation for prospective parents of children starting primary school in September 2020 To book a place call the school office on 01763 223457 or email office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk

Oliver!

Yew Tree Alpacas

Sat Nov 2nd, 10.30am-4.30pm Yew Tree Cottage, Anstey, Buntingford SG9 0DA A range of alpaca products and Christmas gifts including clothing, cushions and yarns. For the full range of dates visit www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk

Chidren’s and Maternity Wear Sale

Sat 2nd & Sat 30th Nov, 12.30-4pm Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9JL Come and browse quality second hand and new, maternity, baby and children’s clothes and shoes (0-5 years), designer to high street, all in nearly new condition, waiting to be worn again. Email: info@luciesboutique.co.uk

Ashwell School Firework Display

Sat 2nd Nov, 5pm Ashwell Tennis Club, Ashwell SG7 5QF Gates open at 5pm, fireworks start at 6.30pm. BBQ, bar and Stalls on offer. Tickets cost £5 for adults , £3 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Ashwell School office, Ashwell Chemist and Rhubard & Mustard (or on the gate on the night).

Melbourn Primary Fireworks Sat 2nd Nov, 5.30-8pm Melbourn Village College, SG8 6EF A marvellous evening of fireworks featuring a bar, snacks, and a BBQ. Visit: www.pta-events.co.uk/ melbournprimaryschool

Friends of Reed School and St Mary’s Church Fireworks Sat 2nd Nov, 6pm Reed Green, Reed SG8 8AX Bar open from 5pm, fireworks at 6.45pm, followed by a bonfire. Free entry, but donations welcome. Don’t forget your torch!

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Sun 3rd Nov, 7.30pm Haileybury College, Hertford SG13 7NU Members are very excited about singing ‘The Dream’. It will be a challenge, but Royston Choral Society are confident that their Musical Director, Andrew O’ Brien will enable them to do justice to Elgar’s masterpiece. Visit: www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk

Melbourn Primary School Open Mornings

A10 Bouncy Castles Soft Play Session

Tue 5th Nov, 9.15-11.15am Coombes Community Centre, Royston SG8 5PT £5 per child or £13 for a family ticket for 3. Children under 6 months go free with a paying child. Snacks, tea and coffee are available to purchase. Come along on the day or call Nessa on 07732 133007

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Open Morning Tue 5th Nov, 10am-12noon St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Royston SG8 7DB A chance to look around the school www.stmarysroyston.co.uk

Barkway Bonfire and Fireworks Night

Halloween Ghost Walk

Wed 6th Nov, 7.30pm Royston Railway Station, SG8 5AH A spooky evening of Halloween fun. Tickets £6. each which are available from Royston Library or email Damien at damien.odell@yahoo.co.uk

North Herts Art Society Lecture

Thu 7th Nov, 11am-12.15pm & 2-3.15pm Spirella Ballroom, Letchworth SG6 4ET A fascinating lecture from Gail Turner on Goya’s painting ‘The Third of May 1808’. The lecture looks at the political and artistic background of this painting, and its influence on Manet and Picasso. Attendance costs £7 with free parking and lift access. For more information, visit www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk

The Jewellery Clinic,

Thu 7th Nov, 4-8pm The Old Bull Inn Hotel, Royston SG8 9AW A chance to have jewellery cleaned and examined for a quote from experts. Visitors can also get a quote and even sell jewellery or comission new pieces right there and then. For more details call Keith 01462 743915 or Alan on 07966 296614

“The Seven Deadly Sins (and a few lively virtues)” Thu 7th Nov, 8.00-9.30pm Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA Dr Lynne Boughton will give an illustrated talk on behalf of Royston & District Local History Society. Attendance costs £2, for more information, contact David Allard on 01763 242677

A Landscape in Watercolour Fri 8th Nov, 8-10pm Market Hill Rooms, Royston SG8 9DW Mike Rollins will be giving a demonstration of ‘A Landscape in Watercolour’ on behalf or Royston Arts Society. Attendance is £3 for nonmembers, with refreshments included. For more information, call 01763 261808

Royston Folk ClubShowcase

Fri 8th Nov, 8pm The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8 9AW A showcase of Royston Folk Club’s talent 7pm for 8pm. Featuring Bernard Hoskin, Simple Folk, Andy Lefevre Wickenwood, Clive Walker & John Ward Trio. £4 (£3 performers) £2 under 25s. For more details, visit: www.roystonfolk.org

Quiz Night

Sat 9th Nov, 7pm Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ A Quiz Night in aid of Home Start Royston and Melbourn Turn it on to Christmas. Teams of up to 8 people, ploughmans supper and nibbles included, tickets cost £10 and are available from the Hub or call 01763 263303 to book your table.

Tue 5th Nov, 6-7pm Barkway Recreation Ground, Barkway SG8 8DF Bonfire to be lit at 6:30pm, Fireworks to start at 7pm. Food and refreshments available! Suggested donation is £2 for adults and £1 for children.

The Blues Skies Big Band Gig

Wed 6th Nov, 6-9pm The Barn, Old North Road, Bassingbourn SG8 5JL A chance to have canapes and a glass of wine whilst finishing your Christmas shopping in style! For more detals call Sally 07730 496225

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service Royston

Homemade at The Barn Christmas Shopping Evening

Freman College Sixth Form Open Evening

Wed 6th Nov, 6.30-8pm Freman College, Buntingford SG9 9BT A chance to look round and learn more about Freman College’s Sixth Form. www.freman.org.uk or call 01763 271 818

Sat 9th Nov, 7.30pm St Marys Church, Fowlmere SG8 7SU Entry £12 each on the door, children under 14 free. For more information email Barry Jones at: barry.a.jones@btinternet.com or call 01763 208575

Sun 10th Nov, parade from 10am, service from 10.45am Parade forms up in Queens Road, Royston - please arrive no later than 10.00am. The parade steps off at 10.25am and arrives at Melbourn Street War Memorial 10.35am. The service of Remembrance starts 10.45am

Christmas Craft Fair

Sun 10th Nov, 11am-3pm Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ Intriguing stalls packed with crafts, gifts and Christmas Goodies. Cafe open serving Barista coffees.

Joe Reveman Talk

Sun 10th Nov, 7.30pm Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Nuthampstead Airfield Museum announces a special talk by one of the 398th Bomb Group’s very own veterans, Joe Reveman. Light snacks will be provided, with drinks available to purchase, suggested donation £5. For more information, visit www.nuthampsteadairfieldmuseum.com

Rotary Club Memory Café

Mon 11th Nov, 10am-12pm Royston Town Hall, Melbourn St, SG8 7DA The Rotary Club of Royston’s Memory Café will again be welcoming people with memory issues and their carers on 11th November at the Town Hall (in Rm 11) while the Old Barn is being redecorated. For more information visit: www.roystonrotary.com

Remembrance Service

Mon 11th Nov, 10.50am Royston War Memorial, Melbourn St, Followed by a service in the Priory Memorial Gardens at the Memorial to the 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) USAAF.

Royston Museum Lino Printing, Royston Museum

Tue 12th Nov, 10am & 2pm Royston Museum, Lower King St, SG8 5AL Create your own lino cuts and use Royston Museum’s printing press. £5 per person. Spaces are limited so booking is required. To book your space, email: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

HSRSC & Glazed Creations Evening

Tue 12th Nov, 7.30pm Glazed Creations, Royston SG8 5AY Tickets: £10 to include painter’s fee, tea/ coffee and cake! Painters can then choose and pay for their chosen pottery piece. Proceeds and raffle in aid of Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire. Visit: www.hsrsc.org.uk

Autumn Trees Collage

Wed 13th Nov, 1-4pm Letchworth Settlement, Letchworth SG6 4UB In this Autumn workshop, you will be creating a mixed media collage on A3 size paper, using acrylic paints and various papers and materials, which will all be provided. Tickets cost £25 which includes all materials. www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or call the office on 01462 682828

Café Sci Cambridge - The Surprising Science of Fatherhood

Wed 13th Nov, 7-8.30pm Espresso Library, Cambridge CB1 1BG Join Anna Machin from the University of Oxford as she looks at the role of fathers from a biological perspective, exploring the idea that men are biologically and psychologically prepped to become fathers. She will also look at the impact that fatherhood can have upon mental state. This is a free, non-ticketed event. Please arrive for 6.45pm. www.cafescicambridge.org

Macular Degeneration with Audrey Drage Thu 14th Nov, 7.30pm Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU Audrey will speak about Macular Degeneration. She is a member of the Macular Society and runs a support group for the charity. All welcome, for more information visit: www.royston-methodist.org.uk

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Reed Book Sale

Fri 15th Nov, 9am-5pm Sat 16th Nov, 9am-4pm Reed Church, SG8 8AP Pop along and have a browse through the many genres of books at Reed’s annual book sale. Featuring something for everyone’s reading taste, with tea and coffee available.

Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night Fri 15th Nov, 7.30pm Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA A fun quiz evening raising money for Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund. Tickets cost £5 pp, with a maximum of 5 per team. To book your table please contact Royston Town Council Office on 01763 245484 or email: admin@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

Drift Away Relaxation

Fri 15th Nov, 8-9pm Market Hill Rooms, Royston SG8 9JS Relax to the peaceful sound of the harp and completely unwind. £9 per person, booking is essential. To book call: 01763 247440

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Christmas Event

Sat 16th Nov, 9.45am-5pm North Barn, Weston SG4 7DP Join Harriet Kelsall in their Hertfordshire studio to kick off the festive season with mulled wine, mince pies and beautiful jewellery! Free event, for more information, visit www.hkjewellery.co.uk/events or call 01462 790565.

Royston Winter Crafts Fair Sat 16th Nov, 10am-3pm Coombes Community Centre, Royston SG8 5PT Local, high quality crafts at reasonable prices.

Royston & District Model Railway Annual Exhibition

Sat 16th Nov, 10am-4pm Bassingbourn Village College, SG8 5NJ Model railway exhibition with over 25+ layouts of different scales, 7 demonstrations, 5 Railway societies and 14 Traders

All Saints Melbourn Autumn Fayre

Sat 16th Nov, 11am-3pm All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn SG8 6DY A wide variety of fun and interesting stalls raising money for All Saints, set to feature a professional photographer, face painting and more!

Empowering People: Genetic Counselling in Focus

Sat 16th Nov, 1-4pm Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, CB10 1RQ Discover how genetic counsellors work with patients, supporting them to make sense of information about genetic tests and diagnoses that is meaningful for them and their families. You can also meet researchers who work there and visit the Open Lab. Open to all and free to attend but booking is essential. To book tickets, visit: www.open-saturdays.eventbrite.co.uk

Christmas Market

Sun 17th Nov, 11am-3pm King James Academy, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JH Lots of fabulous Christmas stalls and refreshments. Free entry

Messy Church

Sun 17th Nov, 3.30-5.30pm Royston Methodist Church Queens Rd, Royston SG8 7AU Lots of Harvest-time creative crafts, science experiments, a short celebration service and a meal shared together, at Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s

Road. Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome. www.royston-methodist.org.uk

Magic Mornings

Wed 20th Nov, 10.30am-12pm Margaret House, Barley SG8 8JS Come and use the Tovertafel magic tablea series of light and motion activated games for people with dementia, which motivate the mind and inspire those living with dementia to be active whilst creating moments of joy! For more information, call 01763 848272

Melbourn & District U3A

Wed 20th Nov, 2.30pm Melbourn Village College, SG8 6EF The Melbourn & District U3A meeting for 20th November at Melbourn Village College will feature John Hall speaking about Zeppelins. Doors open at 2.30 pm. Come along for afternoon tea, meet us and find out what we do. Be our guest for your first visit. www.melbu3a.org

King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors Thu 21st Nov, 6pm Fri 22nd & Sat 23rd Nov, 7pm King James Academy, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JH The Little Shop of Horrors by Miles Goodman and Alan Menkin. Tickets cost £5.50 / £3.50 and are available through the senior office on 01763 242236 from 1st November.

Wine Tasting Evening

Thu 21st Nov, 7pm The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8 9AW Featuring Steve Hovington, Principal Educator and Founder of The Cambridge Wine Academy in association with Lisa Pilgrim of Cambridge Wines. Please join us for an evening of Wine Tasting, where you will learn about different wines on offer, enjoy tasting them and then have the opportunity to order your chosen wines for delivery in time for Christmas. Tickets are £21 including a light supper.

Settlement Christmas Fair

Fri 22nd Nov, 6pm Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB Come along for this new fundraising festive event and enjoy the opportunity to purchase gifts from Christmas themed craft stalls. For further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or call the office on 01462 682828

Pamper Evening

Fri 22nd Nov, 7-10pm Litlington Village Hall, SG8 0QQ Shopping, wine and treatments for an evening of being pampered. Tickets cost £5, to book, call Sammy on 07794 236 985 or Lorraine on 07891 030438

Christmas Open Studio

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Nov, 10am-4pm The Walnut House, Station Rd, Steeple Morden SG8 0NN Come and see artist Anna Pye’s open studio with original hand pulled lino and monoprints, cards, refreshments and more. www.annapye.com

Make an Advent Calendar

Sat 23rd Nov, 11am-1pm & 2-3.30pm Royston Museum, Lower King St, Royston SG8 5AL A fun craft session for kids aged 3+ to design and make their own advent calendar. Participation costs £3, no need to book-just drop in! For more information email: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Art & Archive

Sat 23rd Nov, 12-6pm Chrishall Village Hall, SG8 8QJ Exhibition of local art with work for sale. Free entry, with light refreshments available. www.chrishallessex.co.uk

Barkway Moonlight Market

Sat 23rd Nov, 4.30-6.30pm Barkway Church, SG8 8EJ Over 20 stalls for all your Christmas shopping! Songs from the children of Barkway First School, hot toddies, bacon butties, mince pies and MUCH MORE! Entrance £1 per person, under 10s free! All funds raised go to the church restoration fund.

Reed November Quiz

Sat 23rd Nov, 7pm Reed Village Hall, SG8 8AX A fun quiz evening for £10 per person, including fish or chicken with chips or a veggie option. Bar and raffle. Please book early by contacting Hazel on 01763 848 349

20cVoX

Sat 23rd Nov, 7.30pm Royston Methodist Church, Queens Road, Royston SG8 7AU 20cVoX band play & sing from the ‘American Songbook’, music & lyrics composed by songwriters and Big Band composers in the 20th Century. Tickets cost £10, to book, contact Joan on 01763 241501 or by email at r.germany@btopenworld.com

80’s Night at The Old Courthouse

Sat 23rd Nov, 8pm The Old Courthouse, SG8 9XT 80’s Night Disco with DJ Matt Gypps. Enjoy old school tunes with prizes for the best 80’s themed dress! For more information, visit www.facebook. com/oldcourthouseroyston

Christopher South and Tom Doig Talk

Sat 23rd Nov, 8pm Chrishall Village Hall, SG8 8QJ Christopher South and Tom Doig will be talking about working, broadcasting and generally being kept under control by Chrishall Historian Irene Cranwell for The Irene Cranwell Memorial Lecture. £3 entry on the door, refreshments and raffle available. For more information, visit www. chrishallessex.co.uk

Melbourn Rock Club, Stevie R. Pearce & The Hooligans’ Gig

Sat 23rd Nov, 8pm Eternit Sports and Social Club, Meldreth SG8 5RL Melbourn Rock Club welcomes Stevie R. Pearce & The Hooligans with support from Hell’s Gazelles and Hot One Two. Tickets are £9 at the door, to reserve tickets contact melrock667@gmail.com

Royston Lions Quiz Evening Sat 23rd Nov, 8pm Market Hill Rooms, Royston SG8 9DW Teams of up to 8 people, £5 per person. Licensed Bar Book with: Keith on 0345 833 5842 or e-mail lionkgc@gmail.com

Christmas Craft Fair

Sat 24th Nov, 3-6pm Chishill Village Hall, SG8 8SH Free entry, with over 20 stalls, mulled wine, and refreshments.

Solitary and Social Bees and Wasps

Tue 26th Nov, 7.30pm Royston Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7DA A talk about bees and wasps by Jonathan Baynes from the Cambridgeshire Beekeepers Association.

Greenfingers Garden Club Final Meeting, Coombes Community Centre

Wed 27th Nov, 7.15pm Coombes Community Centre, Royston SG8 5PT The final meeting of the club sees Peter Jackson give a talk. For more information, call 01763 244424

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Leisure Orwell Film Club

Thu 28th Nov, 7pm for 7.30pm Orwell Village Hall, Orwell, SG8 5QN This month’s film is The Greatest Showman (PG). Entrance is £3 per visit or £6 per year. Any enquires ring 01223 208536

The Laughter Specialists: Patrick Jacobs & Annie Aris

Thu 28th Nov, 7.30pm Royston Methodist Church, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7AU Come along and meet the Laughter Specialists who are entertainers and performers who bring fun and laughter to the sick and vulnerable. Patrick and Annie are the founders and have many years of experience working in the field of children’s entertainment. They worked for many years as clown doctors at Great Ormond Street and Addenbrooke’s Hospitals and in special needs centres, hospices, care homes and hospitals. www.royston-methodist.org.uk

Wreath Making Workshop

Fri 29th Nov, 7pm Reed Village Hall, SG8 8AX A wreath making workshop including a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie, oasis ring and foliage. Please bring secateurs, ribbon and any other decorative items you wish to add. Children are welcome to join in creating a wreath. Tickets cost £17.50 per person. For more information, contact Liz Jakeman on 01763 848 398 or email: elizabethjakeman@live.co.uk

Royston Folk Club Concert

Fri 29th Nov, 8pm The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8 9AW Featuring Megson with support from Lizzy Hardingham, 7pm for 8pm. Tickets cost £15 (£13 in advance) or £2 for under 25s Visit: www.roystonfolk.org

Ashwell Christmas Fair

Sat 30th Nov, 9.30am-2.30pm St Mary’s Church, Ashwell SG7 5LY Come and enjoy a variety of Christmas stall at Ashwell Christmas Fair!

Meldreth Festive Craft Market

Sat 30th Nov, 10am-4pm Meldreth Village Hall, SG8 6LX Festive crafts made by local artists to raise money for Jimmy’s Night Shelter.

Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 30th Nov & Sun 1st Dec, 11am-5pm

Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth SG8 6DY This year there will be over 30 trees, all beautifully decorated by local organisations, and often with a theme relevant to their activities. In addition, the church will be decorated with lots of greenery, candles and a beautifully created nativity scene. Homemade refreshments will be available along with a craft stall, and a produce stall selling homemade chutneys, jams, jellies, marmalade and cakes.

Turn on to Christmas

Sat 30th Nov, 4-6pm Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ Music, mince pies, mulled wine, and see the Christmas tree lights switch on! Free entry plus Santa’s Grotto from 11am. Meet Santa & receive a present. The Grotto is ticketed so booking is essential. Phone the box office on 01763 263303 for tickets and further information.

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Access4Lofts Cambridge provides a free survey and quote service so you can find out what is achievable with your loft area. The majority of properties have an access hatch to the space in the loft. Access4Lofts Cambridge create space the easy and affordable way. They can supply and install a new loft hatch and a safe, sturdy aluminium loft ladder in your home in just one day! That means that your dark and dismal roof space suddenly becomes a useful storage area for all that family clutter. “My experience enables fitting the ladder and converting the

access hatch, in double-quick time the space is accessible and I leave no mess behind” explains David Debono, Access4Lofts Cambridge. For extra peace of mind, Access4Lofts Cambridge is an approved Which? Trusted Trader which means we have been assessed by Which? and passed their stringent checks. For added confidence, we also have full public liability insurance , are DBS checked and all ladders and work come with a Lifetime Guarantee.

To find out how Access4Lofts Cambridge can make your life easier this Christmas, with more space for you and your family, visit www.access4lofts.co.uk/ cambridge or call 01223 787275

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Saffron Screen Take Over royston Picture Palace Uttlesford’s popular community cinema will work with the excellent and highly proficient team of volunteers at Royston, who will continue to deliver a varied programme of films supported by the management team at Saffron Screen.

A spokesman for Royston First said: “We see moving to management by Saffron Screen, over the next few months, as key to our strategy of re-introducing and maintaining a cinema in Royston. Moving management of the Picture Palace to an experienced, not-for-profit film management company staffed by film professionals and enthusiasts is clearly a step in the right direction. With this agreement we are hoping to secure the future of Royston’s cinema for many years to come. Over the past 6 years, the Royston Picture Palace has established itself as a vital resource for Royston, encouraging in visitors from the outlying villages as well as the town itself who are looking for a great evening’s entertainment”. www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

Knitted Stocking Appeal

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Do you know someone who is a whizz with wool and nifty with knitting needles? Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is on a mission to spread the festive cheer and needs your help!

After spending many years creating title animations and graphics for a wide range of programmes for the BBC, and other television companies, Yasmeen ventured into illustration, printmaking and painting. Yasmeen found the botanical forms and landscapes that she was surrounded by, here in Cambridgeshire, very beautiful and arresting and tried to capture this through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage. But now she’s beginning to use the experience she gained from producing artwork digitally for use in television programmes, and is transferring it to her personal work. She has started using computer manipulation in conjunction with traditional techniques to produce images which are turned into giclee prints. These are limited editions, printed on to archival quality paper with light-fast inks, that somehow manage to give the images a three dimensional quality. The files are destroyed after the allocated numbers are produced. It’s quite a radical departure from the norm, but she hopes the results are visually exciting.

The Hospice is asking the local community to make as many little knitted stockings as possible. And if you’re not a dab hand at knitting, you can still help - because they also need small ’fun size’ chocolate bars to pop inside the stockings. The stockings and chocolate bars will then be sold together as little festive treats across the Christmas period, raising funds for the Charity! If you would like to help, you can either drop knitted stockings or chocolates to the reception team at the Shelford Bottom based Hospice or get in touch with the community fundraising team by calling 01223 675888 or email: fundraising@arhc.org.uk

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We can all name a man in our life who is struggling. It’s something we hate talking about. Talking about our problems is something us men are terrible at and if we are to make any progress, it needs to change. Men’s health has a huge affect on nose. Grow a Mo this November and inspire the whole family and we can do better. That’s donations, conversations and real change. where Movember comes in. Move for Mo: Run, walk, cycle or crawl Since 2003, Movember has funded more 60km over the month. That’s 60 kilometres than 1,250 men’s health projects around the for the 60 men we lose to suicide each hour, world. challenging the status quo, shaking every hour across the world. Call on friends up men’s health research and transforming and family to back you with a donation. the way health services reach and support Host a Mo-Ment: Cook up a fancy dinner. men. Tee up a sports match. Pump the tunes at a

Jack & the Beanstalk Panto in Gamlingay The Gamlingay Players present their Christmas Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk, written and produced by Jan Cooper, 29th and 30th November and 1st December. For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/GamlingayPanto2019

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Andy said “ We have found the last few years challenging but incredibly worthwhile. The service has been run completely by a dedicated team of volunteers, and the foodbank has been able to help many local families who have found themselves in difficulty. Being a fairly small foodbank in an amazingly generous community has meant that it has been possible to take time to help with more than just food needs.”

The Openhouse Project, also run by Andy and Viv, has generously allowed the foodbank to operate from Market Hill, but from November It is hoped that the community this building will no longer be available as this too will be closing. will continue to support any new foodbank venture setting up in the town.

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in Kathmandu, meeting all their living, medical and educational expenses, helped with the aftermath of an earthquake and rebuilt an orphanage damaged by it. You can see a pictorial diary of our journey and donate on the website www.bit.ly/UncleCharity Alternatively you can send a cheque to 20A Mill Road, Royston, Herts SG8 7AE, made out to UNCLE. Every penny you donate to UNCLE will go to give the Nepali children practical support and a place to live. Please help. Thank You.

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In September, this year, Paul Harris & Ron Sutcliffe walked Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk from St Bees Head on the Irish Sea Coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea. The walk was 190 miles and took us through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. We completed it in just twelve days. We set a more modest target of £2,000 to mark our eleventh year. Currently our total stands at £1,393 In ten years as a charity, UNCLE has built a church in Southern Nepal, supported two orphanages

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Royston Foodbank to Close Royston Foodbank will be ceasing operations in the town at the end of November, when project managers Andy and Viv Williams will be retiring to spend more time with their family.

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None of us likes to lose, but I’m going to suggest that to set yourself the personal goal of winning every time is counter-productive and an irrational way of thinking. I say this is because the chance of you winning is affected by lots of external factors; many of them outside your control – not least, the performance of your colleagues. In a football team, the coach gives everyone a different role and each player needs to try and carry out that role perfectly. For example, the defender’s goal is not to score the winning goal, instead they should focus on tackle rate, or successful tackles, or accuracy of long balls up to the forwards. All these things are much more in their direct control

Royston Rotary roundup

November is Youth Speaks, when our young schoolchildren are invited to impress us with their presentational skills. They do this by presenting on a topic of their choice to an audience of their fellow pupils, school teachers, parents and Rotarians. This allows them to build on their skills and confidence in public speaking. The memory cafe will run on November 11th but will be in the Town Hall rather than the Barn as the latter is undergoing renovations.

and are much better things to focus on to maintain personal motivation. The players trust the coach to choose the right strategy, and know that if they focus on delivering their part, the team should do well. As the boss of a business, you are the coach, so you need to set the ‘goals’ because you can’t manage what you don’t measure. You need to know what the business needs, and how to measure it (key performance indicators) as well as what each of your team players needs to focus on. It’s up to you to write the strategy and give the staff their targets. Setting the wrong ones can be counterproductive (and have cost many a football manager their job), but set the right ones and you should have happy motivated staff who can, in turn, deliver team glory. julian@julianberry.co.uk

Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night Join us on for a great night of quizzing and raising funds for Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund. Friday 15th November, doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start at Royston Town Hall Tickets are £5, max eight people per team, available via phone at 01763 245484 or email admin@ roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

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HALLS FOR HIRE

Abington Pigotts Village Hall 01763 853257 Anstey Village Hall 01763 849724 Ashwell Village Hall 01462 742913 Ashwell URC Church Hall 01462 742757 Barkway Pavillion BarkwayPavilion@barkway-village.co.uk Barkway Village Hall 01763 848347 Barley Town House 01763 848992

Handylamb • Picture, mirror, blind & curtain rail hanging • Plumbing fixes, taps, toilets, leaks etc. • Repairs to electrical fittings sockets and lights • Flat pack furniture assembly • Woodwork repairs and door hanging • Lock and security hardware replacement • Deck, fence, gate and shed repairs Royston based, fully insured, good rates, friendly and reliable Larry Lamb • Phone: 07702 563 834 E-mail: lazza.lamb@outlook.com

HEALTH

LIBRARY

111 0300 123 4049

Royston Library

MPs

Heidi Allen MP 020 7219 5091 Member of Parliament for South Cambridgeshire Sir Oliver Heald QC MP 01462 486074 Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire

NHS DENTISTS

Ashwell Dental Melbourn Dental Practice Priory Dental Centre Royston Dental Suite

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J. Oliver Radley

01763 273300

OPTICIANS POLICE

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Non emergency number

Decorating & Restoration Service Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Coving & Plastering Sash Window Restoration & Repairs Tel: 01763 230100 Mob: 07747 805920 www.drservice.co.uk info@drservice.co.uk

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

Lee Jauncey

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ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE Markets Town Manager Geraint Burnell

SCHOOLS

Barkway VA C of E First School Barley VC First School Bassingbourn Primary School Bassingbourn Village College Chrishall C of E (Aided) Primary Freman College Fowlmere Primary School Guilden Morden C of E Primary Icknield Walk First School Melbourn Village College Melbourn Primary School Meldreth Primary School King James Academy - Greneway Site King James Academy - Meridian Site Petersfield Primary School, Orwell Reed First School Roman Way First School St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Steeple Morden Primary School Studlands Rise First School Tannery Drift School Therfield First School Thriplow C of E

TRANSPORT

National Rail Enquiries 24-hours Royston & District Community Transport

UTILITIES

Affinity Water Emergencies (24 hrs) Anglian Water Emergencies (Water supplies and sewerage) Electricity mergency (National Grid) Gas Emergencies (National Grid)

VETS

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

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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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WASTE

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Loving Local Living Index of Advertisers Accounting Services

Coulman Scott Accountants 28 Fourways Chartered Accountants 28

Aerial & Satellite Services Ace Aerials

Artists

Jane Harvey Artist

Brewery

Hadham Brewery Ltd

25 25 13

Building & Construction Services C P Building Services

Butchers

Black Barn Turkeys Davey’s Butchers Knibbs Meatsafe

Cake Maker

Kellys Cake Kitchen

Car & Van Rental

Applegate Van Hire Ltd

25 15 17 12 15

Care Homes

Melbourn Springs – Barchester Healthcare

Clock and Watch Specialists Brian Bulley

Coach Hire

Richmonds Coaches

Computer Services The PC Doctor

Dance & Drama Schools

6 25 3 25

Limitless Academy of Performing Arts 13

Decorating Services

Jewellers

Ashwell Jewellery H C Jewellers & Gold Buyers

Kitchen & Bathroom Fitters Complete Bathroom Solutions P W H Installations Trademark Kitchens

Royston Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd 30

Landscaping Services

John Cobb & Sons North Herts Surfacing Ltd The Walkers Partnership Royston Methodist Church

Farm Shop

Bury Lane Farm Shop

Fitness

Body Balance Gymbo’s Jazzercise Premier Pilates

Garden Centre

Arrington Garden Centre

Gardening Services Leaf & Lawn

Gift Shop Ladds

31 23 8 27 27 27 27 22 29 15

Health Therapist & Wellbeing

Feet 2 Feet 26 Royston Complementary Health 26 Royston Hypnotherapy 26 Sanet Foot Care 26

Heating Services

Steve Brown Plumbing & Heating 29

Home Furnishings New Dawn Blinds My Fitter Ltd

16 5

AV Handyman Handylamb Handyman Dave Knight Handyman Services

31 29 31 30

Home Improvements & Handyman Services

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Loft Access & Storage Solutions Access 4 Lofts East Anglian Loft Ladders Ltd

21 23

Marketing & Advertising Services The Listing 28

Menswear

Chimney Menswear

Motor Services

Buckingham Stanley Group

Office Space

Bury Farm - Nuthampstead J Oliver Radley Opticians Oven Wizards

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Applega

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Applegate Van Hire Ltd

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Pest Right Ltd

DGN Plastering

Plumbing & Heating Services H20 LMJ Plumbing & Heating

Pottery Painting Studio Glazed Creations

31 29 13

Public House/Restaurant The Belle Restaurant & Bar The Fox and Duck

CALL NOW ON: 01763 221 142 07812 790 026

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Roofers

Regency Roofing

Self Storage

Royston Self Storage Ivett & Reed

VAN and CAR HIRE

♦ 3.5tFamily Luton tail lifts run, vans friendly,with independent self drive hire company ♦ 3.5t Luton vans with tail lifts ♦ Long & short wheel vans ♦ Long and short wheel based based vans ♦ Small vans ♦ Small vans

Oven Cleaning

Stonemasons

SELF DRIVE VAN HIRE

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Opticians

Plasterers

Grahams Electricks JHE Electrical Contractors Ltd

Local Event

Education

Electricians

21 20

Legal Services

Pest Controllers

10 10 9 9 7

31 31 20

Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Darren Harward 25 Decorating & Restorations Service 29 Fremans College Kip McGrath Royston Roman Way First School Studlands Rise First School Tannery Drift School

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Tiling Services

Simon’s Tiling Services

Tree Services

Shire Trees Limited

Venue Hire

Royal British Legion Royston Town Football Club

Veterinary Practices

31 23 10 10

Royston Veterinary Centre 25 Windows, Conservatories & Glazing Services Trulight Windows 20

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INTERIOR HOME DECORATING & MAINTENANCE SERVICE • PAINTING AND DECORATING • PLUMBING AND TILING • FENCE AND DECKING INSTALLATION • WOODEN GATE CONSTRUCTION • HANGING MIRRORS/PICTURES & SHELVING • CHANGING ELECTRICAL SWITCHES/SOCKETS AREAS COVERED: ROYSTON AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES

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Home & Garden

Electrical Installation & Repair

“Phone New Installations Graham for Extensions advice & quotation Part or Full Rewires on all your electrical Fuseboard Upgrades requirements” Interior & Exterior Lighting Wiring of Heating Systems and controls 07860 389645 • 01763 222231 • grahamselectricks@ntlworld.com NO JOB TOO SMALL - NO JOB TOO SMALL - NO JOB TOO SMALL

Complete Bathroom Solutions

WALL AND FLOOR TILING SPECIALIST CERAMICS • PORCELAIN • MOSAICS • NATURAL STONE FROM SPLASHBACKS TO SWIMMING POOLS!

Plumbing • Tiling • Flooring • Building Work Installers of Beautiful Bathrooms

For a free quotation call Simon on: 07813 596278 Or: 01763 233315 Email: simonstilingservices@ntlworld.com www.simonstilingservices.co.uk

From replacing a tap washer to a total refurbishment

Terry Rudd Tel: 01763 241 792 Mobile: 07791 628359

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Repairs & Maintenance around the Home & Garden

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221019 07944 912198

Carpentry • Doors • Locks • DIY • Flat-Packs • Shelving • Flooring • Painting & Decorating • Wall & Floor Tiling • Odd Jobs • Shed Re-Felting • Pressure Washing • Fence Spraying • Gutters Cleared • • Free Friendly Advice & Quotes Given • No Job Too Small Fully Insured • • CRB Checked

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Royston’s No1

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Gas Safe registered for all gas & lpg plumbing & heating works

Plumbing • Tiling Carpentry • Wooden flooring

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Starters CELERIAC, TRUFFLE AND HAZELNUT SOUP (VEGAN) HAGGIS TERRINE

Smokey Bacon, Quail Egg, Green Bean, Apple and Wholegrain Mustard Salad, Suede Puree

SEA TROUT TRIO

Cured, Sweet Vinegar Marinade, Tartare, Sweetcorn Pana Cotta, Popcorn, Sweetcorn Salsa

GOATS CHEESE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART (V)

01763 287246

The Green, Therfield SG8 9PN

Beetroot textures garnish

Mains ROAST TURKEY

Bacon and Chipolata, Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, Fresh Vegetables, Traditional Turkey Stuffing, Chefs Gravy

HALIBUT FILLET

S A M T S I CHR U N E M Y T PAR 2019

White Bait Crumble, Mussels, Pancetta, Roasted Celery, Baby Carrots, Spring Onion Crushed New Potatoes Lobster Bisque

TRIO OF VENISON

Fillet, Braised Haunch, Sausage, Cinnamon Red Cabbage, Red Currant Puy Lentils, Parsnip Crisps, Mixed Root Vegetable Puree, Port Reduction

POLENTA, SPELT AND PEARL BARLEY (VEGAN) Figs, Winter Vegetables, Spinach, White Mushroom and Shallot Sauce

Desserts CHRISTMAS PUDDING Redcurrant, Amaretti Biscuit, Brandy Sauce

DARK CHOCOLATE AND WHISKY MARQUISE (VEGAN) Praline, Orange Variations, Orange Sorbet, Cone

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Butterscotch Sauce, Date Purée, Brandy Snap, Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

BRITISH CHEESE BOARD

Selection of Gorgeous Quality Cheeses and accompaniments (£2.50 Supplement)

Reservations and food pre-order required. Please order your meal choices at least 2 days in advance For reservations please call 01763 287246 or email ivan@thefoxandduck.co.uk A 10% service charge will be added to parties of 10 or more Fresh Vegetables served to each table. Menu available 3rd December until 22nd December.

The Fox and Duck, Therfield SG8 9PN

info@thefoxandduck.co.uk www.thefoxandduck.co.uk

HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS AND SORBETS (CHOOSE ANY 3) ICE CREAMS Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, White Choc and Cherry

SORBETS

Lemon Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet, Orange

FOLLOWED BY COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE AND HOMEMADE MINCE PIES

£31.95 per head

Your Local Award-Winning County Pub Voted Hertfordshire Pub of The Year 2016 & 2017 1911 The Listing Royston.indd 32

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