Summer activities

CHECK OUT A FEW OF OUR SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES THIS JULY AND AUGUST

saturday 12 th july 2014 12PM UNTIL LATE • AD HOC • ROYSTON • FISH HILL

shaken not stirred

ROYSTON SUMMER ROCKS! Summer Rocks comes to Royston again on Saturday 12th July 2014. The Carribean-themed event starts at 1pm and runs until 5pm with activities in the High Street including a Punch and Judy Show, Steel Band and stalls for you to enjoy.

Ad Hoc are hosting Summer Soul in the Square, after their successful event last year, with great DJs and live bands bringing music to Fish Hill Square.

ROYSTON MEANS BUSINESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS WITH MAYOR ROBERT SMITH AT SUMMER ROCKS 2013

This was a really successful event last year and the Royston Means Business team are hoping to build on the success for this years event. If you would like to be a volunteer on the day or would like a stall, please contact Lisa or Tony at roystonmeansbusiness@gmail.com

Royston Summer Rocks Saturday 12th July, 1pm5pm, Royston Town Centre

Ret

ailers! Ge The Listing t Involved! will be judg ing the Bes year so reta t Dressed W ilers, get in indow this volved in th the lei, coc e fun and cre onuts and p ative with alm trees a window to im nd create a Caribbea n We do hop press! e you will b e able to jo in in with th e fun.

PLAY TENNIS FOR FREE AT ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

Royston Tennis Club will be opening its doors and offering free tennis on Sunday 20th July as part of Great British Tennis Weekend 2013 was a landmark year for British Tennis. This summer is set to be even bigger with a nation of watchers set to become a nation of players thanks to a series of free and fun events for families set to hit the UK. The Great British Tennis Weekend will see over 1,000 venues across Britain open their doors for a series of four weekends – inspiring over 50,000 men, women and children to pick up a racket and hit the court – for free Anyone who comes to Royston Tennis Club will be able to get involved in: Cardio Tennis, Mini/Junior/Adult Tennis, Tennis Express and many more, all completely free. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided so anyone and everyone can get involved whether they’ve never tried tennis before, want to get back into AGE: week-long the game or are a regular player.

5-12 L L A acting s ie singing & Advanced booking is recommended, go to www. abilit courses! welcome! greatbritishtennisweekend.com.

‘We are really excited to be running an open day as part of the Hitchin: 4th - 8th August 2014 Great British Tennis Weekend. It’s great chance to try tennis at Ashwell: 11th - 15th August 2014 Royston Tennis Club and find out what a great sport it is’ 9.30am-3pm (everyday) !

Families can book in advance online and find out more Full one week course £139 information about local venues at www.greatbritishtennisweekend.

(2 siblings £259) com.

For more info and to book your place contact Alex on: For more information please contact our Head Coach: 07903 058 568 Matt Fellingham, 0777 927 3655 ashwellstageschool@gmail.com mattrfellingham@gmail.com

SUMMER STAGE SCHOOL SCHOOL!

www.playmusicplay.co.uk Home of: Play Music Play formerly ‘Music with Mum’ Creative music making sessions for families with babies and young children, 0 to 5 years old in Royston on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Royston Young Voices Singing and music making workshops for the For more information Contact us via our web site or call 01763 246415

6/7/8 and 27/28/29 August!

9am – 5pm with a Show from 6-7pm on the Fridays!

Early drop offs and late pick ups for parents who work!

3 DAYS PACKED WITH DANCE, DRAMA, SINGING AND FUN! £85 for one summer school, £150 for both! (Discount also applies to siblings attending the same summer school) Students from 5-18 years will be split into age & ability appropriate groups to work with members of our faculty plus VERY exciting guest teachers in our beautiful studios!

Bring a packed lunch or meals can be supplied by our coffee bar at just £3 per day!

No need to be a member of the school to take part!

BOOK NOW!

Diamond & Prosecco Charity Gala Friday 25th July -Live music from 6pm

Join us for an evening of music, prosecco and diamonds with an expert talk from award winning jeweller Harriet Kelsall about how these natural wonders came into being.

£10 per person (couples £15)

STAGE RIGHT, CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Lumen Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 7AF 01763 244866 kerry.hay@fsmail.net www.stagerightstudio.com

For further information please visit www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, Fairclough Hall Farm, Weston, SG4 7DP

LOCAL ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

Some of our fabulous local artists are flinging open the doors to their studios to meet you and show you how they ply their craft. Don’t miss the chance to see what goes into each of their unique creations and view their work. We have featured a handful of them here, all local to Royston.

You will have the opportunity to purchase original works of art, and in some cases prints, greetings cards or postcards, though there will be no pressure to buy, and speak with the artists.

Visit the website: www.camopenstudios.co.uk or follow @CamOpenStudios on Facebook or Twitter for more information

Jane Harvey: Oil painter (ALL) The Studio, 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Royston, SG8 0AG www.janeharveyartist.co.uk

Anna Pye: Printmaker and textiles (ALL)

The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, Royston, SG8 0NN www.annapye.com

Gina Ferrari: Textiles and mixed media (2,3) 49 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Royston, SG8 0PD www.ginaferrari.co.uk

Valerie Jean Pettifer: Mixed media and pastel painting (3,4)

The Old School Studio, Old School Lane Whittlesford, Cambrige, CB22 4YS www.theoldschoolstudio.co.uk

Dorothy Dunnell: Painter (ALL) Shepherd’s Hole Cottage, 82 South End, Bassingbourn, SG8 5NL www.dorothyart.co.uk

� Meet the Whittlesford Artists CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS at The OLD SCHOOL STUDIO

Old School Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4YS Val Pettifer will be showing an array of colourful semi-abstracted collage & acrylic paintings, plus pastels, mono-prints and much more!

Sue Rapley also sharing studio space with Val this year specialises in vibrant, original paintings in a variety of media, exploring movement, light and reflections in land and seascapes STUDIO OPEN 11am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday 19th – 20th & 26th – 27th July Refreshments in the garden Car park in front of the studio Also visit Vandy Massey – weekends 1 & 4 and Jan Smail weekends 1, 3 & 4 E: info@theoldschoolstudio.co.uk T: 01223 833064 www.theoldschoolstudio.co.uk www.camopenstudios.co.uk

Caroline Smith: Glass beads & jewellery (2,3) The Lodge, 13 High Street, Foxton Cambridge, CB22 6SP www.studio-thirteen.co.uk

Jane Hollidge: Potter & painter (2,3) Ivy Haus, 30 Foxton Road, Barrington Cambridge, CB22 7RN www.janehollidge.co.uk

Cheryl Warren: Painter (ALL)

Burwash Art, Burwash Manor New Road, Barton, CB23 7EY www.cherylwarren.com

Heather Stowell: Designer jeweller - silversmith (ALL) Burwash Art, Burwash Manor New Road, Barton, CB23 7EY www.heatherstowell.com

Open 11am - 6pm Opening times key: 1: 5th/6th July 2: 12th/13th July 3: 19th/20th July 4: 26th/27th July