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Alison Balsom Stand-up comedy Family activities 50+ events, exhibitions & workshops

19-28 SEPTEMBER 2014

P R E M I E R PA R T N E R

Welcome to the Royston Arts Festival 2014, brought to you by Creative Royston.

The official town guide says ‘the festival’s strength is that it is deeply rooted in the community’, so we are delighted that so many groups have taken up the challenge of this year’s theme, Heroes & Villains. With more than fifty events, exhibitions, workshops and competitions, it’s going to be a packed ten days.

During the festival you can help us welcome back Royston’s own musical hero, the internationally acclaimed trumpeter Alison Balsom, meet best-selling author Sarah Harrison, laugh along with TV stand-up comedians Iain Stirling and Howard Read, listen to singer-songwriter Jess Morgan and let CADS introduce you to the Fosdykes. Alternatively, discover unknown celebrities all around the town depicted in our tile trail.

A massive thank you goes to all our participants, volunteers, partners and supporters (especially Johnson Matthey plc). Without them, the festival would simply not be possible.

If you enjoy what you see, why not think about joining us on the Creative Royston committee and help us make it happen again next year? Drop me an email to find out more: chair@creativeroyston.org And don’t forget to visit us at CreativeRoyston.org and let us know what you think of it all (you may even win a pair of tickets to one of our events in 2015). You can also sign up to our newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Have another great week in a very creative Royston!

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COMPETITIONS Enter these two independent competitions for your chance to have work displayed at Royston Arts Festival 2014.

Photographic Competition (age 15+) Royston Photographic Society

This competition is run by Royston Photographic Society and is open to people aged 15 and over.

Send us a photo you have taken of your ‘Hero or Villain’. Be as imaginative as you like, you can dress up as your own superhero or dastardly character. What-ever the photography, have fun and get involved and you could WIN our competition!

Submit your digital entry by emailing hvcomp2014@gmail.com, and tell us why you have chosen to take your picture.

Winners will be rewarded with a canvas print of their images, which will be displayed at Royston Photographic Societies exhibition at Royston Town Hall. www.roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk Closing date: 17 September 2014 See www.RoystonArtsFestival.org for full terms and conditions

Art Competition (under 18s) Royston Fringe

Paint, draw or model ‘Heroes & Villains’. All entries will be displayed, and judging will be by the well-known artist and lecturer, Anthony Slinn. Prizes and certificates in all groups will be presented by Royston Town Mayor on Sunday afternoon.

There are 3 age groups: under 8, 8-11 and 12-17.

Entry forms can be found at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Closing date: 24 September 2014.

INFORMATION Tickets and booking Some events and workshops require you to book in advance. Please see the individual listing for details of where to book tickets or a workshop place. There is no booking fee for Creative Royston / Royston Arts Festival events and workshops.

Creative Royston: where next?

We are changing. Do you have a view as to what we should be doing year-round?

Join us at the Royston Museum on October 16 at 7.30pm to have your say.

Reserve a place at roystonartsfestival.eventbrite.co.uk

Ever wanted to learn an instrument for free?

Creative Royston is delighted to support this ‘First Access’ project. If you are in Year 4 come along to group wind, brass or percussion lessons for two terms at Royston Music School – instruments provided. Weekly sessions from Saturday 20 September 2014 at Meridian School. Details at hertsmusicservice.org.uk/Royston Parents of Year 4 pupils who might be interested should register in advance. Call 01438 844518 or email stevenagemusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Disclaimer Details and times are correct at the time of going to print, but are subject to change.

Check RoystonArtsFestival.org for updates.

The Creative Royston/Royston Arts Festival Management Committee accepts no liability for loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any venue participating in the festival events listed in this programme. It is the artists’ own responsibility to have public liability cover.

We may take photographs and/or video for publicity purposes. All persons attending the festival events will be deemed to have consented to being recorded in this way and for their images to be used in this way. If you do not want your image used in this way please inform the event staff.

Visiting adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care.

We have a no refunds policy.

Full terms and conditions can be viewed on RoystonArtsFestival.org

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family activities Capes, Clues and Creativity!

Where: Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: Saturday 20, 11am-5pm

music Harmony in Harlem Where: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 7.45pm

exhibitions Royston Arts Society Where: Town Hall (downstairs) (SG8 7DA) When: Sat 27th - 10.30am-4pm,

Sun 28th - 10am-4pm

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Creative Royston’s Heroes & Villains

From witches to war-heroes, discover some of Royston’s most colourful characters. As you wander around town look out for the specially created depictions on fifteen ceramic plaques and discover the real-life stories behind them at www.creativeroyston.org/heroesandvillains.html

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workshops (require prebooking) Draw Manga Where: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: Saturday 20, 10am

Cake decorating workshop Where: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: Saturday 20, 10am

theatre/comedy/dance/film Stand-up Comedy Where: Town Hall/Picture Palace (SG8 7DA) When: Saturday 20, 7:30pm doors, 8pm start

talks/history/tours Who is Alison Balsom?

Where: Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: Saturday 26, 2.30pm doors, 3pm start

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Creative Royston’s beautiful bunting

The town’s first schools (with a little funding from Creative Royston) have been busy beavering away to make the highly individual strings of bunting you can see around the town during the festival. What a beautiful sight!

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Kate and Martin Bailey / Rowland Penfold Photographs by Kate and Martin Bailey, woodturning by Rowland Penfold. www.flickr.com/photos/rowpenfold | www.redbubble.com/people/beardygit/portfolio Where: Venue 2 - Curwens Art Gallery (SG8 9AA) When: Fri 19, Mon 22-Fri 26: 9am-5.15pm

STUDIO FOUR meet the Watsons FREE The World of Christine Watson

Christine Watson is exhibiting at Burloes Farm Studios as part of Hertfordshire Open Studios. Ian Watson will be exhibiting model houses with her as part of the Arts Festival.

Where: Venue 7 - Burloes Farm Studios (off the B1039 Barkway Road) When: Sat 20, Sun 21, Wed 24, Sat 27, Sun 28: 11am-5pm

Artwork Exhibition FREE Meridian School

A selection of students’ artwork from 2013-14, including GCSE and A level.

Where: Venue 10 - Meridian School (SG8 7JH) When: Thurs 25-Sat 27: 7pm-7.30pm (before performances of ‘The Fosdyke Saga’)

Heroes and Villains of the Bible FREE Royston and District Churches Together

An exhibition of artwork depicting famous Biblical heroes and villains. Exhibits include contributions from many local schools, clubs and local artists. Subjects include Noah and the flood, Jonah and the whale, David and Goliath and the Nativity. Cream teas will be on sale Saturday 2- 5pm with proceeds going to cHALLenge (Church hall fund). There will also be a Fairtrade world craft and food stall all day Saturday. www.ct-royston.org.uk Where: Venue 1 - Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: Fri 26: 1-5pm, Sat 27: 10am-5pm, Sun 28: 1-4pm

‘Pop Up’ Exhibition of Costume Design FREE

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery

A chance to see the sketches of the late Richard Croft, costume designer for BBC drama whose work includes Blackadder. Come down and see his wonderful creations. You might even be inspired to draw your own! www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: Sat 20, Wed 24, Thurs 25, Sat 27: 10am-5pm, Sun 28: 2pm-5pm

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I T I O N S Middle Schools’ Exhibition FREE Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery

Artwork by the wonderfully creative pupils from Roysia and Greneway Schools. Inspired by the Heroes and Villains theme, pupils have let their imaginations run riot to create fantastical characters of their own. The exhibition has been developed, designed and installed by the Young Curators of 2014. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: 27 Sep-8 Nov - Normal museum opening times: Wed, Thurs, Sat: 10am-5pm

Art Exhibition FREE The Royston Fringe

Works by artists from Royston and the nearby villages. Wander round the many exhibits, sit and have a rest, and maybe a cup of tea and a slice of home-made cake. The exhibition is open to all-comers and includes a widely diverse range of styles and media and many of the pieces are for sale. It’s a short walk from the centre of town but well worth it. On-street parking is available all weekend in Queens Road. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: Sat 27 - 10am-5pm, Sun 28 - 12noon to 5pm

Annual Exhibition FREE Royston Arts Society

Royston Arts Society is a thriving group of more than 100 local people who regularly meet to paint, watch artist demonstrations and socialise. The highlight of their year is this premier exhibition. Vote for your favourite picture, sponsored by Johnson Matthey plc, and also for our special display of paintings based on this year’s festival theme. Tea and home-made cakes will be served all day, with all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, Biggest Coffee Morning in the world! www.roystonartsoc.org.uk Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall (downstairs) (SG8 7DA) When: Sat 27 - 10am-5pm, Sun 28 - 11am–4pm (preview on Fri 26 - 8-10pm)

Photographic Exhibition FREE Royston Photographic Society

View diverse photographic works from members of Royston Photographic Society.

Members will be happy to discuss the images on display and talk anything photographic.

The exhibition may even kick-start a passion of your own as creating art through photography is both rewarding and addictive! www.roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall (upstairs) (SG8 7DA) When: Sat 27 - 10.30am-4pm, Sun 28 - 10am-4pm

E V E N T Friday 19 September Bookstart Bear @ Toddler Tales FREE Hertfordshire Libraries

Toddler Tales is a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with.

Toddlers, pre-school children and babies welcome. Library hero Bookstart Bear will be popping in especially for Royston Arts Festival! www.hertdirect.org/libraries Where: Venue 4 - Library (SG8 9JN) When: 2pm

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (15) Royston Picture Palace

www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall / Picture Palace (SG8 7DA) When: 7.30pm

Normal ticket prices. From www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

Harmony in Harlem

Royston Fringe / Rotary Club of Royston Experience that big band sound! A 17-piece band specialising in jazz and swing from 1940-45. They will perform their normal repertoire plus Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s suite ‘Such Sweet Thunder’. (Proceeds to Garden House Hospice and the Royston Methodist Church). www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 7.45pm

Tickets £10. From 07895 095 455 or 01763 241217

Saturday 20 September Cupcake Decorating Workshop (Age 18+) Afternoon tea for Two / Creative Royston

Learn simple but effective cupcake decoration techniques, and take away your creations.

Established in 2010, Afternoon tea for Two creates celebration cakes and cupcakes for weddings, christenings and milestone birthdays. afternoonteafortwo.vpweb.co.uk Where: Venue 9 - Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: 10-11am (Please arrive 15 minutes early to register)

Tickets £5. Prebooking recommended. From www.CreativeRoyston.org

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G U I D E Learn to Face-Paint (painters Age 14+, models 10+) Heather Sharp / Creative Royston

Learn basic brush strokes and sponging from multiple award-winning face-painter Heather Sharp. Bring a patient partner to act as the model and paint a super-hero’s face of your choice. All paints and materials provided. www.facial-attraction.co.uk Where: Venue 9 - Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: 10-11.30am and 11.50am-1.20pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early to register)

£5 for painters. Prebooking recommended. From CreativeRoyston.org or 07907 880 355

Draw Manga (Age 7+)

Irina Richards / Creative Royston Manga is a cartoon art form originating in Japan. Learn the basics of drawing in manga style with Irina Richards, a member of Sweatdrop Studios (the UK’s most prominent manga artist collective). Create your own characters in a workshop filled with inspiration.

No experience necessary. www.irinarichards.com Where: Venue 9 - Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: 10am-12.30pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early to register)

Tickets £5. Prebooking recommended. From CreativeRoyston.org

Writing for Magazines (Age 18+)

Maureen Moody / Creative Royston

Two-hour session introducing writing for magazines and journals, led by freelance journalist Maureen Moody with assistence from the Royston’s Writers’ Circle. Participants need only bring paper, pen and their interest and enthusiasm. No experience is needed.

Where: Venue 9 - Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: 10.30am-12.30pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early to register)

Tickets £5. Prebooking recommended. From CreativeRoyston.org

The Big Make FREE

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Join the museum’s Youth Members and Young Curators to create a giant hero and a giant villain to be displayed in the main gallery. Test your construction skills to make sure they hold together, can stand up and face each other in battle! Who will win - hero or villain? www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: 11am-1pm

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Capes, Clues and Creativity! FREE Friends of Tannery Drift First School

A day of free shows and hand-on sessions. Refreshments available 11am-5pm.

See individual events for details.

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 11am-5pm

Dancing Hands FREE Dance Matters

We will sing silly songs and nursery rhymes, sign them using Makaton, and then dance.

An introduction to ballet for pre-schoolers, key-stage 1 and their families.

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 11am

Puppet and musical instrument making FREE Meridian School / Tannery Drift First School

Join our pre-show workshops to make puppets and musical instruments before joining in our ‘Heroes & Villains’ show!

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 1-4pm

Sherlock@Royston FREE British Science Association

Are you Royston’s answer to Sherlock Holmes? A murder has been committed... Come along and help us solve the mystery of whodunnit by applying fun hands-on science.

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 1-4pm

Design Your Own Super Hero Medal/Jewellery FREE Make and Create

Create your own Super Hero or Villain Medal or make a piece of jewellery. This session was very popular last year. Be sure to come with lots of ideas and imagination! www.makeandcreate.co.uk Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 1-4pm

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Royston’s Heroes & Villains FREE Meridian School Performing Arts Students

A storytelling show for children.

“Join our campfire if you dare, who knows what tales you’ll hear whilst there?

Prepare to hear Royston tales and song, of people good, and bad….and long!

Come and see a man so tall and watch a villainous robber fall.

Heroes of war and witches’ fate, heartbreak and love that comes too late.

Mysteries of Royston beyond compare …join our campfire if you dare...”

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 2pm | repeated at 4pm

Play Ukulele (Age 6+)

Hertfordshire Music Service / Creative Royston Join us for our extremely popular Ukulele workshop. Run by Euan Tees, these workshops are suitable for family groups with children 6 years and over. No previous musical experience is needed and instruments will be provided.

Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 2-2.40pm and 2.50-3.30pm. (Please arrive 15 minutes early to register)

Tickets £5. Prebooking recommended. From www.CreativeRoyston.org

Royston Cave

Royston and District Local History Society Where: Venue 14 - Royston Cave (SG8 7BZ) When: Normal opening - 2.30-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Tickets £5, concessions £4. Accompanied under-16s free. Tickets on the door.

Sing FREE

Tannery Drift First School Choir Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 3pm

Stand-up Comedy Creative Royston

Creative Royston’s Comedy Night showcases Scotland’s “hottest newcomer” Iain Stirling and locally grown, but nationally acclaimed, Howard Read. Taking place in the comfort of Royston Picture Palace, this promises to be a great evening out. This event is supported

by Palazzo. May contain adult humor and very strong language. www.iaindoesjokes.com | www.howardread.com Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall/Picture Palace (SG8 7DA) When: 7.30pm doors, for 8pm start. Bar.

Tickets £12. (£10 before 1 Sept). From www.CreativeRoyston.org or Stationery Cupboard.

Sunday 21 September Royston Cave - see Saturday 20

Monday 22 September Spies of the First World War Hertfordshire Libraries

True crime author James Morton talks about his book, Spies of the First World War. Featuring agents from England, France, Belgium and Germany, he discusses the men and women who struggled to survive during the Great War. He also talks about those who controlled the spies, including authors John Buchan and Somerset Maughan, revealing their successes and failures. www.hertsdirect.org/libraries Where: Venue 4 - Library (SG8 9JN) When: 7pm

Tickets £5, concessions £2.50. From Royston Library

Tuesday 23 September Open rehearsal FREE Royston Choral Society

An excellent opportunity for people to come along and see how they get on. No charge, no audition and up to 3 weeks to decide before making a commitment. Lots of fun and a very friendly choir.

Where: Venue 1 - Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 8-10pm

Thursday 25 September The Fosdyke Saga

Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) The hilarious rags-to-riches story of the Fosdyke family, Lancashire tripe merchants, from the end of the nineteenth century through the First World War to the early 1920s. Witness explosions, a boxing match, aerial dogfights and several song-and-dance routines! www. cadsroyston.org.uk Where: Venue 10 - Meridian School (SG8 7JH) When: 7.30pm (also Friday 26 and Saturday 27)

Tickets £10, concessions £5. From www.cadsroyston.org.uk or 07925 674967

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Friday 26 September Elmer the Elephant @ Toddler Tales FREE Hertfordshire Libraries

Toddler Tales is a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with.

Children’s hero Elmer the Elephant will be popping in especially for Royston Arts Festival! www.hertsdirect.org/libraries Where: Venue 4 - Library (SG8 9JN) When: 2pm

The Fosdyke Saga - see Thursday 25 Picasso’s Guernica (Professor Anthony Slinn) Royston Fringe

Probably Picasso’s most famous work, “Guernica” is certainly his most powerful political statement. Painted as a reaction to the Nazi bombing of the eponymous Basque town during the Spanish Civil War, it was described by Graham Sutherland as ‘the greatest painting of the twentieth century’. In this lecture we go behind the scenes to see the painting’s creation and follow its journey around the globe. Don’t miss Anthony’s fifth and final appearance at The Royston Fringe. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 7.45pm

Tickets £5. From 07895 095 455

Jess Morgan in concert (support: David Youngs) Royston Folk Club

‘Gorgeous country folk’ (The Guardian). ‘Every so often you come across a little gem like this!’ (Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 2). Influenced by British folk, country and blues, singer-songwriter Jess Morgan headlines Royston Folk Club’s monthly concert. Local man David Youngs, whose percussive style of guitar playing is unchallenged, will also be playing his own instrumental compositions. www.roystonfolk.org Where: Venue 5 - The Old Bull Inn (SG8 9AW) When: 8pm (doors open 7pm)

Tickets £9 (£7 in advance, under 25s £2). From 01763 260 556

Saturday 27 September Royston Cave by candlelight

Royston and District Local History Society Glimpse into the past as Royston Cave turns out the lights and goes back to the Middle Ages. Experience the unique atmosphere of the cave as it was meant to be and feel the energy of the ley lines if you can! For more on the mystery www.roystoncave.co.uk Where: Venue 14 - Royston Cave (SG8 7BZ) When: 10am-12.30pm

£2 for adults. Payable at the Cave entrance on the day. Accompanied children free

Busking FREE

Royston Town Market Lots of acoustic treats. You never know who you’ll see busking in Royston!

Where: Venue 6 - Market place (SG8 9JT) When: 10am-3pm at various times

Family ceramic painting Glazed Creations

Family links: each member of your family can design and paint a 10cm tile (£1.50/tile).

Once fired these tiles will be strung together with ribbon to create a wonderful piece of artwork. Help will be on hand from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Your creation will take about 1 hour. www.glazed-creations.co.uk Where: Venue 13 - Glazed Creations (SG8 5AY) When: 10am-4pm

Creative craftiness! FREE

Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Make your favourite heroes and villains into Rock’em Sock’em robots, or get really creative and design your own! There will be the opportunity to nominate your ultimate heroes and villains, or use our 1856 printing press to print your very own hero or villain to take home (£1/print). www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: 10am-5pm (also Sunday 28 Sept 2-5pm)

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Drop-in art sessions FREE

Royston and District Churches Together Try something new! Everyone is welcome at our have a go sessions for all ages. A variety of techniques will be available including portraiture, pen and ink drawing, silk painting and children’s craft activities. Local artists Elaine Baigent, Sylvia Jordan and Viv Williams will be among those sharing their expertise. www.ct-royston.org.uk Where: Venue 1 - Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 10am-5pm

GSTARS presents ‘Heroes and Villians’ Royston Fringe

Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts is back by popular demand with an extravaganza of Ballet, Modern, Street, Commercial, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. See our dazzling dancers and singing sensations in eye-catching, energetic and spectacular performances. A must see! www.gstars.co.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 11am and 2.30pm

Tickets £3. Under 3s free. From 07895 095 455. Early booking advised

Royston Cave - see Saturday 20 Who’s Alison Balsom?

Creative Royston

Talk, followed by Q&A and CD signing. Fresh from her second Hollywood Bowl concert, Royston’s favourite musical hero returns to the school where it all started. Join multiaward winning trumpeter Alison Balsom in conversation for a one-off event exploring her life and work. From her early days in Royston Town Band to the challenges of being a jet-setting mum... just what does it take to become an internationally acclaimed star?

As part of the event you will find out more about her work in education as Alison takes a student from Royston Music School through a brief masterclass. www.alisonbalsom.com This event is supported by Curwens.

Alison Balsom is president of Royston Arts Festival and patron of Brass for Africa (BfA).

All profits from this event will go to BfA, a UK registered charity that supports and initiates life changing music programmes for extremely disadvantaged children in some of the poorest areas of Uganda and Liberia. www.brassforafrica.com Alison’s new tour Alison Balsom: The Trumpet Sings coincides with the release of her most ambitious album yet. Catch her in concert on Thursday 9 October at the Corn Exchange, Cambridge.

Where: Venue 9 - Greneway School (SG8 7JF) When: 3pm (doors open 2.30pm)

Tickets £12 (£10 before 1 Sept). From www.CreativeRoyston.org or the Stationery Cupboard. Reserved seating. Kids-go-free tickets available. Early booking advised

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The Fosdyke Saga - see Thurs 25

Sunday 28 September Open rehearsal FREE Royston Town Band

You know the tunes - running up the steps to Rocky, swashbuckling to Pirates of the Caribbean... At our open rehearsal, Royston Town Band will play the sound track to some of our best loved heroes and villains. Come along to listen, or if you play a brass instrument at any standard come and join in! If you have any questions, please contact us at charmianflowerday@hotmail.co.uk. www.roystontownband.org.uk Where: Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE) When: 10am-1pm

Organ Recital FREE

Royston and District Churches Together Local musicians Adrian Jacobs and Rupert Jordan will demonstrate the full-range of the organ at Royston Parish Church. The music performed will cross centuries, borders, styles and moods - from meditational, dramatic, to downright entertaining! They’ll even give listeners the rare opportunity to hear an organ duet. The organ is commonly described as the King of instruments, and Adrian and Rupert will include pieces demonstrating its characters and orchestral subtleties, while also telling you a bit about the music along the way. This concert promises to be highly enjoyable - one not to miss! www.ct-royston.org.uk Where: Venue 1 - Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 2pm

Royston Town Trail F. John Smith

Royston’s history is brought to life in this one and a half mile 90-minute walk around the town centre with local historian F. John Smith. All proceeds donated to Parish Church cHALLenge Fund.

Where: Venue 1 - Start at Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 2pm

Tickets £5. From the Stationery Cupboard.

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Royston Cave - see Saturday 20 Afternoon tea with Sarah Harrison Royston Fringe

Sarah Harrison is the well known local author of thirty books, including the bestselling The Flowers of the Field and A Flower That’s Free. The third in the trilogy, The Wildflower Path is out from Orion in September 2014. Come and join Sarah for tea on Sunday afternoon when she will talk about her life as an author. In her parallel lives Sarah also performs with her revue group Pulsatillas! and occasionally as a stand-up.

Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 3pm

Tickets £5. From 07895 095 455

Festival Finale Concert Creative Royston

Students from local schools, the Royston Youth Choir and Hertfordshire Music Service’s Senior Windband bring a Last night of the Proms atmosphere to the festival’s finale concert. We supply the flags - you supply the enthusiasm. Directed by Susan Pettitt (Head of Royston Music School).

Where: Venue 1 - Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 7pm (doors open 6.45pm)

Tickets £8 (£6 before 1 Sept). From CreativeRoyston.org or the Stationery Cupboard.

This event sells out. BOOK EARLY.

With support from our partners:

Brian Leslie Racher Trust Premier Partner of Royston Arts Festival

Special Thanks The Royston Arts Festival would not be possible without the hard work of many local people and organisations. We would particularly like to thank: Terry and Sue Hartga for photographing the festival events, Pip and Christina from Glazed Creations, Liz Beardwell the artist for the Heroes & Villains trail, Royston First Schools for their work on the bunting project, Royston Town Council for use of a meeting room and all the volunteers who give their time to help us run the events during and in the lead-up to the festival.

Creative Royston / Royston Arts Festival voluntary committee: Les Baker

Carl Filby

Tina Filby

Tim Maris

Pamela Morton

Graham Palmer (Chairman)

Sue Pettitt

Claire Somerville

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