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Welcome to Royston Arts Festival 2015, brought to you by Creative Royston.

This year’s festival carries the theme ‘Illumination’ and so we’re delighted to be shining a light on all the fabulous creative activity which goes on in the town.

In this programme you’ll find over 40 events, exhibitions and workshops taking place at different locations around Royston between 18th and 27th September.

You’ll see there is something for everyone with brand new events including Royston Music Fest ‘15 - a youth music gig at the Old Bull (page 9) and The Poetry Joe Show for children aged 3 and up and their families (page 12).

It’s not just at the festival itself where the creativity happens; between June and September we have been working with Hertfordshire based light artist Lorna Carmen McNeill to create a ‘Tree of Light’ installation with children at seven Royston Schools. This installation will be exhibited in the window of Royston Library on 19th and 20th September, see page 8 for details.

As always we couldn’t manage Royston Arts Festival without the support of our volunteers, partners and funders, so a huge thank you to them all. Thank you also to Jennie Verleg who won our Cover Image Competition and created the wonderful image you see on the front of this programme.

I hope you will enjoy exploring all Royston Arts Festival 2015 has to offer and that it proves to be the highlight of your year!

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FESTIVAL DIARY Fri 18

Toddler Tales - Stories of the Sun, Moon and Stars Blue Skies Big Band

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Royston Arts Festival Buskers Illumination of The Sun Harvest Activity Morning Open Tower and Bell Ringing Demonstration Royston Cave Illuminated by Candlelight The Big Make Art and the Science of Light Dance with Starlight and Sunshine A Making Workshop from Make and Create Illuminate The Cell Royston Schools’ Tree of Light Concert at Dusk in Priory Memorial Gardens

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Royston MusicFest ‘15 Illumination - Jesus the Light of the World

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A Bit of Light Reading

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Bell Ringing Open Practice/Demonstration Black Comedy & Light Entertainment

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Toddler Tales - Stories of the Sun, Moon and Stars Anthony’s Favourite Paintings of the 20th Century

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Black Comedy & Light Entertainment Djembe Drumming Workshop Mosaic Glass Tile Designs Workshop Mixed Media Art Workshop Watercolour and Water-based Media Workshop DeLIGHTful Designs Floral Workshop The Poetry Joe Show Illumination; Art and Spirituality Middle Schools Art Exhibition and Activity Day GSTARS Showcase presents ‘Illuminations’ Adult Pottery Painting Evening Black Comedy & Light Entertainment

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Family Pottery Painting Royston Town Trail Festival Finale Concert

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Royston Arts Society Autumn Exhibition Possibly the biggest, most diverse art exhibition in Royston’s creative calendar is back again. Come and see 400+ pieces by Royston Arts Society’s amateur and professional artists. Add to your collection of Dobson oil portraits, Morgan pen and wash, and Magee oils, to name a few. All local art. Very affordable prices.

Refreshments available. www.roystonartsoc.org.uk Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall (SG8 7DA) When: Sat 26, Sun 27 - 10am-5pm

Priory Quilters Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition Exhibition of beautifully created quilts in all shapes and sizes from Royston’s own patchwork and quilting group. Displays include the Sue Robertson Challenge, examples of techniques and work in progress, a handmade bag raffle and a sales table with hand-crafted gifts. Vote for your favourite! Refreshments available.

Where: Venue 7 - Market Hill Rooms (SG8 9JR) When: Sat 26, Sun 27 - 10am-4pm

The Royston Fringe Art Exhibition The exhibition is open to anyone, is free to enter, and just 50p for a catalogue.

The hall is transformed into a beautiful art gallery with 100 paintings, photographs and ceramics on display. Relax with tea and home-made cake and enjoy the ambience. A short walk from the town centre; parking is unrestricted at weekends in Queens Road. Enquiries: fringe@royston-methodist.org.uk Entry forms, including delivery of exhibits and hanging instructions, can be found at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: Sat 26 - 10am-5pm, Sun 27 - 12pm-5pm

Keep a look out for something colourful at Royston Cross, (between venues 13 & 14 on map) through-out the Festival

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Royston Photographic Society Illumination Exhibition Come along to view the credible photographic work from the members of Royston Photographic Society. This year’s Arts Festival Theme ‘Illumination’ is a perfect match for the creativity of photography. During the exhibition, members will be happy to discuss the diverse range of images on display and talk anything “photographic”. www.roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk Where: Venue 15 - Town Hall (upstairs) (SG8 7DA) When: Sat 26 - 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 27 - 10.30am-3pm

The Royston Fringe - Quilts by Jackie Smith Jackie will be on hand to assist and discuss throughout the display. As a textile artist, she finds inspiration from a number of sources, especially the natural world and her faith. With 30 years of teaching experience, she aims to encourage others to also become involved in using their imagination. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Donations to MIND welcome.

Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: Sun 27 - 3pm-5pm

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Friday 18 September Toddler Tales - Stories of the Sun, Moon & Stars FREE Hertfordshire Libraries Lively stories and rhymes to join in with. Suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers, but babies welcome too. Just turn up and join the fun! www.hertdirect.org/libraries Where: Venue 4 - Royston Library (SG8 9JN) When: 2.05pm-2.35pm

More Toddler Tales on Friday 25 September

Blue Skies Big Band The Royston Fringe in association with the Rotary Club of Royston A concert featuring a wide repertoire of popular jazz, song and dance music from the big band swing era. In this 70th anniversary year of the end of WWII there will be many well-known tunes reminiscent the 40’s. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 7.30pm-10pm

Tickets ÂŁ10 including refreshments, in advance from Ray 01763 241217 or Brian 01763 241066

Film - Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (15) See Picture Palace showings, p16

Saturday 19 September Busking in the Market Square FREE Supported by Royston First Musical entertainment from a variety of local musicians.

Where: Venue 6 - Market Square (SG8 9JT) When: 9am-3pm

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Illumination of The Sun Harvest Activity Morning FREE The Royston Fringe All things that grow and become our food depend on the illumination and power of the sun. This morning will be filled with arts and crafts relating to the autumn harvest, including fruit printing, bread making, pasta pictures, a construction project and lots more. It is suitable for families and children of all ages. No booking needed – just turn up on the day. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 10am-12pm

Open Tower and Bell Ringing Demonstration FREE Royston Bell Ringers Royston Bell Ringers open up the chamber, allowing visitors to have a close up look at the Church’s eight bells in action. There will be a demonstration by several of the ringers and a chance to ring a bell with one of their trainers (over 9 years old only).

Where: Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 10am-1pm

Royston Cave Illuminated by Candlelight Royston and District Local History Society Take a glimpse into the past as Royston Cave turns out the lights and goes back to the middle ages. Experience the unique atmosphere of this enigmatic Cave by the flickering light of church candles and see if you too can feel the healing energy of the ley lines. For more on Royston Cave check out the website www.roystoncave.co.uk Where: Venue 14 - Royston Cave (SG8 7BZ) When: 10.30am-1pm

Tickets £2.50 per adult at the entrance. No advance booking. Accompanied children free.

The Big Make (Ages 10-15) FREE Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Come and join the Young Curators and Youth Members and help create a “Big Make” – a large paper mache and chicken wire sculpture based on the theme of illumination, which will then go on display in the museum, suspended from the ceiling! www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: 10.30am-4pm

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Saturday 19 (cont.)

The events below take place at Venue 11 - Tannery Drift First School (SG8 5DE)

Dance with Starlight and Sunshine (Ages 0-10) FREE Dance Matters Many children’s songs include light themes – stars, rainbows, the sun and the moon.

Free dance sessions for pre-schoolers and their families. You will sing, sign and dance your way through nursery rhymes and silly songs. www.dance-matters.co.uk When: Sessions will be 30 minutes at 9.30am and 10am

Art and the Science of Light FREE Friends of Tannery Drift School The Friends of Tannery Drift School have organised a series of workshops for children and adults around the theme of science and art, showing how optical scientific tools have enabled art to evolve and how artists have adopted new scientific tools as a new medium. Refreshments will be available.

When: 1pm-4pm

A Making Workshop from Make and Create FREE afternoon

Make and Create Make and Create are offering Jewellery Making on a Jar to make a decorative tealight holder. This is a free workshop but places may be limited. Only one piece available per person. www.facebook.com/makeandcreate When: 1pm-4pm

Illuminate The Cell FREE British Science Association Cambridgeshire Branch Light up your knowledge of cells, with volunteers from the British Science Association Cambridgeshire branch. Use an interactive model and microscopy photographs for inspiration to make your own cell model to take home.

The British Science Association envisages a society in which people from all walks of life can access science, engage with it and feel a sense of ownership about its direction. The Cambridgeshire branch seeks to achieve that by connecting science with people: promoting openness about science in society and affirming science as a prime cultural force. The branch aims to do this by engaging and inspiring adults and young people directly with science and technology and their implications.

When: 1pm-4pm

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Royston Schools’ Tree of Light FREE An Illumination Project by Creative Royston See The Tree of Light in the library window. The tree and all its decorations were made by school children from Meridian Upper School, Greneway and Roysia Middle Schools, and Tannery Drift, Roman Way, Studlands Rise and Icknield Walk First Schools. The children worked with light artist Lorna Carmen McNeill over six days of workshops to create this spectacular display!

Where: Venue 4 - Royston Library (SG8 9JN) When: From 7pm

Concert at Dusk in Priory Memorial Gardens FREE Royston Town Band As the sun goes down over Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston Town Band will be playing a special twilight concert. Bring along your friends, family, a hamper and some drinks. Spread out your picnic blanket, light a candle and enjoy a very British end to the summer. www.roystontownband.org.uk Where: Venue - Priory Memorial Gardens, by Royston Parish Church When: 7pm-8.45pm

Film - Beyond the Reach (15) See Picture Palace showings, p16

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Sunday 20 September Royston MusicFest ‘15 (16+) Creative Royston Something for the Over 16s! A chance to meet up with friends and see and hear some brilliant up-and-coming young musicians from this region at this great venue.

‘Tom Ryder’ is a singer songwriter hailing from Essex. He combines a very rhythmic guitar style with catchy melodies and inventive lyrics. His debut single ‘Silence Breaking Through Sound’ raised over £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support earlier this year. Expect to hear a handful of unique covers in his set too.

‘The Interval Act’ is a 4-piece Indie rock band playing a mixture of original songs and covers from the 60s to the present day.

Lead singer Callum, drummer Ed, guitarist Gus and multiinstrumentalist James plan to release their first EP soon.

‘Steve Winch Band’ Since releasing his debut album in 2011, Steve Winch has been entertaining audiences far and wide with a frenetic gig schedule which has seen him play throughout the UK, Europe and the States. The latest album is “Songs From the Killing Floor: Volume Three” and Steve and the band are thrilled to be a part of Royston Arts Festival.

To book online go to www.creativeroyston.org Where: Venue 5 - The Old Bull Function Room (SG8 9AW) When: Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Finish by 11pm

Tickets £2 in advance (prebooking recommended), £4 on the door if available

Illumination - Jesus the Light of the World FREE Churches Together in Royston and District A community service at St John’s Parish Church featuring songs and reflections on the festival theme. Throughout history one of the main themes of the Christian faith is that Jesus, as the saviour of mankind, came to bring light into our darkness. This short all-age service will feature poetry, words and music.

Where: Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 6.30pm-7.30pm

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Tuesday 22 September A Bit of Light Reading (18+) FREE Hertfordshire Libraries If you like meeting up with others to talk about books come and join us in the library where we will be discussing ‘The Brightest Star in the Sky’ by Marian Keyes.

Admission is free but places are limited so please register for this event at the library.

Telephone 0300 123 4049 for more details. www.hertsdirect.org/libraries Copies of the book will be available in the library from 10th August.

Where: Venue 4 - Royston Library (SG8 9JN) When: 7.30pm-9pm

Thursday 24 September Bell Ringing Open Practice/Demonstration FREE Royston Bell Ringers The Parish Church’s regular evening bell ringing practice sessions will be open for visitors to come along and see the bells in action. Members of the band will be on hand to answer any questions regarding this ancient pastime.

Where: Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 7.30m-9pm

Black Comedy & Light Entertainment Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) CADS Presents an evening of Light Entertainment in two halves. One half comprises a number of short sketches; comedy, drama, music and poetry; the other half is the ingenious one-act comedy by Peter Shaffer, “Black Comedy”, in which most of the action is performed by the actors during a power-cut. www.cadsroyston.org.uk Where: Venue 10 - Meridian School (SG8 7JH) When: 7.30pm-10pm (also Friday 25 September, Saturday 26 September)

Tickets £10, Concessions £5 from website or 07925 674967

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Friday 25 September Toddler Tales - Stories of the Sun, Moon & Stars FREE See page 5

Anthony’s Favourite Paintings of the 20th Century (15+) The Royston Fringe An illuminating and entertaining talk by Professor Anthony Slinn describing his favourite pieces of art from the last century, taking in movements such as modernism, post-impressionism, cubism and surrealism. Whatever your taste in art, this evening will delight, amuse or challenge you. www.royston-methodist.org.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 7.45pm-9.30pm

Tickets £5 from Sue on 01763 243815

Black Comedy & Light Entertainment See Thursday 24, p10

Saturday 26 September The following Creative Royston events take place at Venue 9 - Greneway Middle School (SG8 7JF). Creative Royston has a brilliant array of workshops for budding artists, florists and musicians to come and have a go at new techniques. Workshops must be pre-booked online at www.creativeroyston.org and often sell out fast, so don’t miss out!

Djembe Drumming Workshop Henry Fynn will be returning to his home town to lead these African Djembe drumming workshops.

When: 12pm-12.45pm and 1pm-1.45pm

Tickets £5 (includes materials). Limited to 25 participants

Mosaic Glass Tile Designs Workshop (6+) Make a 10cm2 stained glass mosaic tile to take away, using a wide variety of vibrant coloured glasses. Jill Fordham will provide plenty of ideas and design inspiration. All ages welcome*. Adults should bring their own aprons. hurdy-gurdyglass.co.uk When: 10am-11.30am and 11.30am-1pm

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Mixed Media Art Workshop (10+) Make wonderful mixed media art with textile artist Sandra Scott, who will share techniques for creating exciting textures, transparent layers and illuminating effects.

With basic materials like Gesso, masking tape, resists and various colour mediums, you will learn to transform any surface into a beautiful art background for further development or as a stimulating abstract piece of art.

The aim of the session is to encourage you to explore these techniques further. You will also have fantastic pieces of art to keep as examples or frame for display.

When: 10am-1pm Sponsored by Curwens

Tickets £5 (includes materials). Under 12s must be accompanied by paying adult

Watercolour and Water-based Media Workshop (14+) An active, fun workshop exploring water-based media. Experiment with watercolour, acrylic and ink then create a semi-abstract collage or develop a colourful still-life artwork with guidance from Elaine Baigent. Suitable for artists of all abilities with a love of colour. Apron or overalls essential! www.elainebaigent.co.uk When: 10am-12.30pm approx.

Tickets £5 (includes materials)

DeLIGHTful Designs Floral Workshop (12+) Create a pretty floral bouquet with simple gift wrap. Just bring a strong pair of scissors and an apron. Helen Allen has many years experience in floral design with her creations appearing in international magazines. She teaches at many floral design and flower arranging groups, and does freelance work including weddings as Verdila flowers. www.facebook.com/verdilaflowers When: 10am-11am

Tickets £5 (includes flowers)

The Poetry Joe Show - a family show (3+) “One of the best hours I’ve spent in a theatre.” Children’s Theatre Reviews The Poetry Joe Show is a fun-packed, interactive family show suitable for everyone aged 3 and over. Using elements of magic lanterns, shadow puppetry and fabulous original poetry, this is the perfect fun introduction to poetry and spoken word for the very young. The children will have the opportunity to create their own poem at the end of the show. Tickets also available from Stationery Cupboard.

When: 11am, repeated at 2pm. Approx 1 hour duration.

Tickets £5 under 12s, £8 13+. Under 12s must be accompanied by paying adult

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Saturday 26 (cont.)

Illumination; Art and Spirituality FREE Churches Together in Royston and District In St John’s there’s lots going on! Be part of our group art project (all ages and abilities) to create a large mosaic painting entitled “The Light of the World”. Try out different crafts including illuminated lettering. Join our “email your prayer” event for National Prayer Weekend, including a creative prayer space. www.ct-royston.org.uk Where: Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 10am-3pm

Middle Schools Art Exhibition and Activity Day FREE Royston and District Museum and Art Gallery Artwork by pupils from Greneway and Roysia Middle Schools, curated by this year’s Young Curators, a small team of pupils from both schools. There will also be a range of illumination themed craft activities. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk Where: Venue 12 - Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL) When: 10.30am-4pm

GSTARS Showcase presents ‘Illuminations’ The Royston Fringe Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts is back! An extravaganza of Ballet, Modern, Street, Commercial, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. Come and see dazzling dancers and singing sensations in an energetic, eye-catching and fun packed show. www.royston-methodist.org.uk | www.gstars.co.uk Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: 11am-12pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm

Tickets £5 from Sue or 01763 243815. Under 3s free

Adult Pottery Painting Evening (18+) Glazed Creations Join in painting spherical or heart shaped tealight holders. We will discuss and use a specialist glaze called jungle gems to give a beautiful glaze effect. You will have time to paint a set if you wish. www.glazed-creations.co.uk Where: Venue 13 - Glazed Creations (SG8 5AY) When: 7pm-9pm (prompt arrival for workshops appreciated)

Tickets £6 per tealight - pre-book on 01763 249800

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Black Comedy & Light Entertainment See Thursday 24, p10

Sunday 27 September Family Pottery Painting Glazed Creations Join with your family for an hour to glaze spherical or heart shaped tealight holders and create a wonderful decoration for your home. Either book or come along on the day and see what space we have. www.glazed-creations.co.uk Where: Venue 13 - Glazed Creations (SG8 5AY) When: 10am-4pm

Tickets £5 per tealight - pre-booking recommended on 01763 249800

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: starts at Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 2pm start

Tickets £5 available from the Stationery Cupboard

Festival Finale Concert Creative Royston & Hertfordhire Music Service Come along to the Finale concert and see the talented youngsters of Royston and the surrounding areas shining brightly! The first half will be hosted by Meridian School, Greneway and Roysia Middle Schools and Royston Youth Choir. The second half will be led by The Senior Windband@Stevenage with soloist David Sheringham.

Come and join in the singing – we’ll provide the flags! www.creativeroyston.org

This event sells out so book early!

Where: Venue 1 - St. John’s Parish Church (SG8 9LG) When: 7pm, doors open at 6.45pm

Tickets £8 (£6 before 1 September) from website or Stationery Cupboard.

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A RT C O M P E T I T I O N Royston Fringe Competition Under 18s are invited to enter a painting or model on the theme of “Illumination� which will be included in a display on Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September.

Age groups: under 8, 8-11, 12-17 Professor of Art, Anthony Slinn, will judge the entries and prizes will be presented in all three age groups on Sunday afternoon at 4pm. The Mayor will present the prizes and refreshments will be available.

Paintings should be delivered to Royston Methodist Church in Queens Road on Friday 25 September between 8am and 10am, and collected on Sunday 27 at 4.30pm following the prize giving ceremony.

Entry forms: can be found at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Enquiries: fringe@royston-methodist.org.uk Closing date: 24 September 2014 Where: Venue 8 - Methodist Church (SG8 7AU) When: Saturday 26: 10am-5pm, Sunday 27: 12pm-5pm

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PICTURE PALACE The following films will be shown during the festival period at Venue 15 Royston Picture Palace (SG8 7DA). Both films can be booked online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or at the Cinema Box Office.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (15) Dir: Christopher McQuarrie | 2015 | Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg Ethan Hunt (Cruise) returns for yet another top-secret assignment as hot property screenwriter Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3, Pacific Rim) takes over writing duties for the fifth instalment of the phenomenally successful spy franchise.

When: Friday 18: 7.30pm (132 mins)

Beyond the Reach (15) Dir: Jean-Baptiste LÊonetti | 2015 | Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine While out hunting in the Mojave Desert, corporate shark Madec (Douglas), shoots a man accidentally. Ben (Irvine), Madec’s hunting guide, insists that they return the corpse to town as soon as possible.

However, his client has other ideas...

When: Saturday 19: 7.30pm (91 mins)

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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.

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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 26 September 2015 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.

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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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With support from our partners:

Brian Leslie Racher Trust Premier Partner of Royston Arts Festival

Special Thanks The Royston Arts Festival would not have been 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. Royston’s First, Middle and Upper Schools, The Library and artist Lorna Carmen McNeill for their hard work on the ‘Tree of Light’. Royston First for the bunting displayed in the town and their help with the busking. Matt Bowmer and The Listing Team for their work on this programme. Royston Town Council for use of their Meeting Room. Last, but not least 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: Gerard Artindale

Les Baker

Carl Filby

Tina Filby

Kirsten Grimmer

Pamela Morton

Sue Pettitt

Claire Somerville (Chairman)

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Please go to RoystonArtsFestival.org and complete a quick feedback survey, your comments will help us improve the event for next year and you might win some tickets to an event.

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