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June sees the return of the popular event, Royston Open Secrets on Therfield Heath. Open Secrets is an annual event for all the family to enjoy, showcasing all that the Royston area has to offer. It’s a great way to meet the small businesses and organisations, many of whom don’t have a shop front. Expect arena displays, activities, a classic car show and an agility course for dogs. You can find out more at www.open-secrets.co.uk Also on the Heath is Royston in Blue, the 5k family fun run/walk in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Last year over 800 people took part, creating a wave of blue across the Heath and raising over £25000 for Teenage Cancer Trust in the process. The event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Royston businesses, which means that all entry fees and sponsorship raised goes direct to the charity. Join in the fun on 23rd June, more info www.roystoninblue.co.uk Look out too for the fetes and markets throughout the villages: Melbourn, Barkway, Therfield and Orwell have organised traditional events including an Open Gardens, with activities and fun for all.

Of course all we need now is the sunshine! But with true Brit grit, we will enjoy all events and make them a success The Listing whatever the weather - we look forward to seeing you out and is online at about in June. www.thelisting.

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We’ve a doggy theme this year. The Dog and Duck show are back to show us more Collie and duck antics. Has your dog got talent? If so, sign up for the Dog Show. For inspiration we’ve invited the Chasing Tails Fly Ball team to demonstrate this dog sport.

The arena will be busy with regulars like egg throwing and tug of war – there is a tug of war trophy up for grabs. The Electralites majorette display will wow us. T he Sawston Steel Band will debut with tunes from Nice ‘n’ Jumpy to Rock Around the Clock. Regulars, the Double Take Barber Shop Quartet will wander the field, singing a-cappella. We’re looking forward to another classic vehicles great turnout.

Later in the day Music on the Moor will feature The Remnants playing Rock/Pop/Soul covers from the 50s to the present. Supporting local bands will include Lipstick Torpedo, Inck and The Mockingbirds. We will also have a special hypnotic show by the MADS cast.

Stalls and attractions will amuse all age groups. And new for this year, don’t miss our traditional competitions. Categories include cakes, preserves, flower arranging, vegetable animals, photography, mini gardens, and a kids colouring competition.

As well as our usual bar, BBQ, and tea/cake selection, we are introducing spit roasts, sweet and savoury crepes and freshly cooked donuts, as well as the ever essential ice cream van!

Melbourn Village Fete, Saturday 29th June,1pm till late www.melbournfete.co.uk

Barkway Village Market

The origins of Barkway Market can be traced back to 1270.

Re-established in 1977, the annual Barkway Market typically attracts around 4,000 visitors from miles around. Set in the grounds of one of Barkway’s attractive old houses, the famous Market has become a Hertfordshire tradition in its own right.

Expect around 120 stalls of arts, crafts and local produce, cream teas, local beers, tug of war, church bell ringing and many children’s games.

Saturday 22nd June 10am-4pm, www.barkway-village.org.uk

Therfield Village Fete

Therfield’s annual village fete raises much-needed funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the village church, and offers fun attractions for all the family.

The fete will be in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin’s Church and key attractions this year include fantastic raffle prizes including luxury hampers x 3 ‘Champagne Breakfast’ ‘Morning Coffee’ ‘Afternoon Tea’, a host of exciting activities including a Segway bike course to navigate, bouncy castle, toys/crafts/cakes/plants and the ever competitive welly-wangling competition. There will be mouth-watering refreshments to tempt you including bar and BBQ and cream teas

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ORWELL OPEN GARDENS Ten gardens are opening in Orwell this month, Exploring the Hidden History of Meldreth ranging from tiny cottage gardens to extensive landscapes with a wide range of flowers, trees & shrubs, original garden designs and innovative landscaping.

Other attractions include cream teas, traditional afternoon teas, plant sale, ice creams, teddy bear treasure hunt, phoenix cards & decorated wheelbarrow competition All proceeds go to St Andrew’s Parish Church, Orwell. The church will be open all day, so listen to the organists playing in the afternoon, find out about bellringing or admire the wonderful flower arrangements.

Orwell village, Cambridgeshire, Sunday 9th June, gardens open 1 – 6 pm Programmes £5 (children £1)

Meldreth Local History Group’s latest project will begin in earnest this month, when ten test pits are dug at various locations around the village on the weekend of 8th and 9th June. Over 40 volunteers will be involved each day. MLHG has received an Heritage Lottery Fund All Our Stories grant to finance the project, which it hopes will reveal information about how the village developed and evolved.

The Group is working closely with Cambridge University’s Cambridge Community Heritage (CCH) team and Dr Carenza Lewis, head of CCH and former Time Team presenter, has already made several visits to the village in connection with the project.

Several of the pits will be open to the public, so please come along and have a look at what we are digging up! Locations will be published on our website, www. meldrethhistory.org.uk, closer to the time but will include pits at the British Queen, Flambards Close, Fieldgate Nurseries and Chiswick End. Just look out for the blue and white balloons around the village which will mark our public digs, or speak to one of our volunteers that weekend. More test pits will be dug on 6th/7th July and 17th/18th August.

For more information visit www.meldrethhistory.org.uk or contact Kathryn Betts on (01763) 268428 or email info@meldrethhistory.org.uk.

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Tues eve: Barkway VH: Agility, Flyball, scent work and games Sat: Kneesworth.1:1 Tuition and Behaviour problems Christine Walker 01763 244437 email chrissy4paws@yahoo. co.uk www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk Aerobic Fitness & Fun the ‘wright’ way Mon - Thurs, various times and locations.

Fitness Classes for male and females - all age groups - speciality groups - 50+ and seniors catered for with special care.

Qualified teacher, RSA/LCYMCA/50+/KFA Paula Wright, 01763 243884

after schools club

For 8 to 13 yrs. Drop in Youth Club 4.30 - 6.30pm, Coombes Community Centre.

Wii, arts & crafts, sports, pool table. Run by qualified Playleaders from NHDC. Funded

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Alzheimer’s Society

A support group for People with Dementia and their Carers to meet for information and support. 2nd Mon monthly, Blackett Ord Court, Stamford Road, Royston 10am - 12noon Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720 946034

Angels Support Group

Thurs 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th April, 12.30 – 2.30pm For parents/carers of children with ADHD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Drop in meetings – an opportunity to chat with other parents. Free Creche until 2.25pm Children’s Centre, Royston. Leise Cooper 07815 458355

Anglia Land Yacht Club

Suns, Bassingbourn Airfield. Sail and race land yachts on a 2 km circuit. New members welcome. Steve Borrill 0779 669 4743

Baby Rhyme Time

Weds 10–10.30am & 11–11.30am Royston Library

Baby Massage Baby Massage & Yoga in Herts-Pre & Post natal yoga, baby massage & yoga.

Contact Penny 07944 4 16572 www. babymassageherts.co.uk or pennybrown1@ hotmail.com BADMINTON Tuesdays Tues, 7.30 - 9pm, Coombes Community Centre - informal play, supported by Badminton England with occasional coaching sessions, all abilities. £10 per month. Contact: coombescommunity@ uwcelub.net or Gillian on 01763 248081. barkway social club Weds & Fris 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes.

Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927 Barkway Karate Club Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate. co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800 Barley Tennis Club Coaching Ladies term time 1.5hr sessions Tues 1- 2.30pm rusty & beginners, Fri’s 10am improvers, 11.30am intermediates, 1pm advanced. Junior holiday courses. Coaches Jan Pledger 01763848242, Liz Wade 01763 273646 www.barleytennisclub.co.uk bassingbourn Badminton club Bassingbourn Sports Centre.Thurs 8-10pm.

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Fields Mens,Ladies and Mixed teams in a local league.Peter Gibson 01763 243696.

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Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome. Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139

bassingbourn snowsports centre Recreational Skiing & Boarding Weds, Thurs & Suns. Junior Club up to 16 yrs, Sat am with fun and instruction. Every other weekend Yeti Club for childrem, age 3 up.

Introduction to Racing, Sat & Race training, Mons. Contact: www.skibass.org or call 08450 728 293

Bollywood Dance-Fitness

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Budding Beaders

Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Bassingbourn Community Centre. A friendly group, pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders.org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

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Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk brian Leslie Racher 2004 Charitable Trust 1108727 A charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Royston, Herts within a 2 mile radius from the Parish Church of St John The Baptist.

All applications to Limbach Banham & Co Solicitors, John Street, Royston

Catholic Women’s League

2nd Monday each month at Parish Hall, Royston Catholic Church Mrs A Varney, 01763 242812 Cherryhomes Trust Local charity supporting severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Sally Crane on 07716 121 333 or info@cherryhomes.org.uk

Choir - Singing Aloud

Mons 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston.

We sing a wide mix of songs from popular, traditional, world music etc. Our ethos is to promote and encourage anyone and everyone to sing. www.singingaloud.com or 07916 798 655.

Corvus Amateur DRAMA sOCIETY (CADS) Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings as advertised. We welcome all interested parties! Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www.cadsroyston.org.uk

Corvus Cornix Basketball Club

Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 - 10pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213

Corvus Cornix Ladies Basketball

Mondays 7.30-9pm, Greneway School, Royston. Female coach, friendly group of ladies. Played in a private hall £7 (trial FREE). Age 14+ all abilities. Contact Justine Smith, 01763 853314, 0782 5545266, Justine@kisscom.co.uk

cycle club ashwell

A thriving, inclusive, friendly cycle club for everyone. Over 140 members, for youth, adult, senior levels and families & beginners.

Affiliated to the CTC, British Cycling, CTT and Eastern RR League. We now have a grass track course. www.ccashwell.com

Depression Alliance

1st Tues monthly 2.15 to 4pm, Committee Room & 3rd Tues monthly, 2.15 - 4pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. A self help group providing a confidential, caring, & non-judgemental place for people to share their thoughts & experiences. All welcome contact Gill Cox info@depressionalliance. org, depressionsupport@me.com

Electralites Majorettes

Thursdays, 5-7pm & Sundays 9am-3.30pm at Coombes Community Centre Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447

Evergreen Club

Weds 9am - 4pm, Masonic Hall, Royston.

Social club with bingo,speakers, entertainment, bring & buy sales, day outings and a mini-market. Mrs Joan Inwood, 01763 224 997

Five ‘O’ Table Tennis and Social Club

Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and their friends. Non-league. Secretary Jan Harmer 01763 230704

Forget-Me-Not Club

Weds from 1.45 - 3.45pm at Housing 21, Blackett Ord Court, Stanford Ave, Royston.

Speakers, quizzes, bingo, bring and buy, outings and lunches. Barbara Charter, Chair & Secretary 01763 231319

FOWLMERE FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Beryl May 01763 208565

Frank Letts Blind Fellowship of Royston

2nd Tues monthly, 11.30am to 3pm at The Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Open to all blind and partially sighted in the Royston area.

Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or b.m@ntlworld.com

Friends of the Hertfordshire Way

Caring for this 190 mile long trail which makes its way through the Herts countryside, starting and finishing in Royston. 01763 244509 Friendship Scheme for Mental Health (NHS) Befriending service in Royston for adults

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recovering from long term mental health problems. Volunteers needed now as befrienders to take clients out for one to one social activities in the community. Alison Kingman 01462 680120, or email alison. kingman@hertspartsft.nhs.uk

Gay Outdoor Club

A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy excercise. Check out our website: www.goc. org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647

G - Stars

(Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts) Royston, 6 Days a Week. Melody Movement Baby Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Boys Only Street, Contemporary, Commercial, Body Conditioning, Adult Street Fit, Singing and Musical Theatre g-stars@hotmail.co.uk or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.uk

Inflatable Fun time

Weds 11.30am till 12.30pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre Toddlers from 18mths Book: 01763 242344 ext 262 SMS 07873 455637

Jazz Improvisation

Melbourn Bowls Club Mons 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience.

Compete in local leagues, with friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur. andrews123@btinternet.com Melbourn Bridge Club Mons 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693 melbournbridgeclub@yahoo.co.uk Melbourn Judo Club Sats 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mons 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@ googlemail.com

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Conducting historical research about Melbourn having published 4 books. We help people trying to trace ancestors.Colin Limming 01763 260072 colin.limming@ btinternet.com

Thurs eves in Croydon Village, Structured course covering various Jazz styles Tunes rehearsed for a concert performance Advice on Chords, Scales, Structure, Musicianship All instruments Ray Batson 01582-453419 ray@jazz4all.me.uk

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Sept - April Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm Foxton VH Lectures, workshops, competitions, occasional summer events - http:// melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk. melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com, Bruce Huett 01763 232 855 melbourn squash club

Monday evenings, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment.Terry Fox, 01763 244142, or e-mail t.j.f@btinternet.com

Jazzercise

Fun and effective total body workout. Tues & Thurs eves (inc. BodySculpt) & Sat morning, Greneway School, Royston. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Mon & Thurs eves, Buntingford.

Sarah 07703 422394 sarah.howard. jazzercise@gmail.com jm judokwai Tues 6.30 - 9.30pm, Roysia School. Judo with that family feel, parents can join the Tea Club. For ages 6 yrs plus. John Massmann 01763 241020, john.massmann@sky.com

Kickboxing & Kung Fu

Kickboxing Tue 8-9:30pm @Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd, Royston. Kids Kung Fu (7-10 years) 10:30-11:30am, Adults Kung Fu 11:30-1pm, Sat @Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston. For further details visit gmax. me.uk, or call Glen on 07563 755 199

Knitting Club

Woolgatherers machine knitters. A friendly group for the exchange of ideas and machine knitting techniques. Meet alternate Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon,in Thriplow Village Hall, Thriplow 01954 719359

Kumon Maths & English

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities.

Royston Study Centre 01763 248562 Ladies Circle 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. A social organisation for ladies aged 18 to 45.

Activities this year include pamper evening, visit to Ely cathedral, Latin dance class, chocolate truffle making as well as fundraising events. Contact Laura Light on 07748 847021 or light_laura@yahoo.co.uk

Laurels Club

Thurs 2 - 4pm, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. A social group with many activities -bingo, bring and buy, tombolas, days out, lunch outings. Peggy Shepherd, 01763 241511

LAZYDAISY BIRTHING CLASSES

Mons 7.45pm - 9.15pm at Coombes Community Centre. Contact Teresa Yardley 07734 511605 teresa@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk

Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance

Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.com Litlington Badminton Club Mons 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 LITTLE LINGUISTS Spanish for children (3yrs to 8yrs) and their grown ups. Coombes Community Centre.

Mon 3.45-5.45pm. Suzanne Snowdon, 01234 708226, suzanne@littlelinguists.org. uk www.littlelinguists.org.uk McSplash Swimming Club Fris 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (ie Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593 Melbourn and District Gardening Club 2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887

The fungus recording group for South Cambs, part of a national network for experts and beginners. Details of future events - John Holden, frog.end@virgin.net melbourn photographic club

Thriving friendly club, two courts. MVC. Mens & Ladies team, internal leagues, club nights, Juniors & coaching. Single,family, junior & off-peak memberships. Nick Sugden 01763 261064 or njsugden@aol.com. Non members 01763 263313 www.melbournsquash.co.uk

meldreth bowls club

Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert. sd@btinternet.com Meldreth Croquet Club Thurs (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players.

Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@ tiscali.co.uk.

MELDRETH TENNIS CLUB

A friendly club with members of all abilities.

We play on 2 tennis courts at Meldreth Recreation Ground. Further information at the Courts or from the Secretary, Sue Davies, tel: 01763 220174

North Herts Stamp Club

2nd Weds monthly, Sept to May 2pm at Room 11, Town Hall.Talks and displays by visiting speakers on a wide range of philatelic subjects. Mr A Kennedy, 01763 247641

open doors

Youth club for school years 5-8, Mondays 6.30-8pm, Queens Road Methodist Church opendoors@hotmail.co.uk

Papillon Playgroup

Royston Town Centre & Tannery Drift School. For children from 2 years to nursery age. “A warm friendly environment where children learn while having fun.” www. papillonplaygroup.co.uk Anne on 01763 233225 or Carrie on 07909 607753

Play Music Play (formerly music with mum)

Creative music making sessions for families with babies and children under 5. Sessions happen on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For more information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.uk priory quilters 1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre, . An opportunity to get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 243224

quilters Meet

South Cambs Quilting Guild New members very welcome to this group. 3rd Tues monthly, BVC 7.30 - 9.30. We invite experienced & novice quilters to this friendly group. Sewing days, guest speakers & demonstrations. Barbara 01763 246136

rainbow playgroup

For children 2yrs to nursery age, fun and learning through active play, purpose built under 5’s area and playground. Coombes Community Centre Burns Road, Royston Stephanie 01763 230700 or 07746011196

reed cricket club

Sats, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues. Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in

Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership. New members welcome. www. reedcc.co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656

Reed gardening club

2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun) Reed VH. A small friendly, all welcome.

Retro Dance Classes Tues 1.30 - 3pm, Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd. New fun, easy routine each week from a different decade or theme. Call Hayley 07875 751161 or hayley.louise@ hotmail.com

Rotary Club of Royston

Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178 Round Table 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Cider making, truck driving, laser warfare, visits to a nuclear bunker and the Scott Polar Research Institute, plus the occasional curry.

Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable. co.uk www.roystonroundtable.co.uk

Royal British Legion (Women’s Section)

Mondays, 2pm - 4pm RBL HQ, Mill Road, Royston Service and ex-service women and their families. Membership is open to all women including those with no service connections. Mrs S. Titmuss 01763 222824

RNLI (Royston)

Monday evenings, bi-monthly. A fundraising organisation, organising street collections & manning stalls. Mrs J Emes, 01763 245958

Royal Naval Assoc.

1st Tuesday of the month 8pm, at the RBL HQ, Mill Road, RoystonService and ex-service and non-service are welcome to meetings/socials. Tony Richardson 01763 222706 or Graham Perry 01763 261325

Roysia Women’s Club

Affiliated to: National Association of Women’s Clubs Mon 8-10pm Speakers, outings and social evenings, Vacancies for new members.Wendy Pearce 01763 231381, or Mavis Ingle 01763 222524 or email roysia10 @yahoo.co.uk Royston & District Chamber of Commerce Local organisation representing the interests of all businesses. Its fundamental objective is to promote a local enterprise culture in Royston and the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and South Cambs. Rupert Matthews or cofc@talktalk.net.

Royston & District Community Transport

Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport.

Office hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri. Tel/Fax/ SMS 01763 245228

Royston & Dist. Family History Society

3rd Mon monthly, 7.30pm at All Saints Community Hall, All Saints Church Melbourn.

Tracing your family history www.roystonfhs. org Maureen Faubel 01763 232128

Royston & District Local History Society

8pm 1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 2nd Thurs in May - Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 www. roystonlocalhistory.org.uk

Royston & District Mencap Society

Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Social calendar, occasional open evenings and fortnightly social club at Meridian School (alternate Tuesdays).

New members welcome. Peter Andrew 01763 245363

Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society

2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School also informal workshop, Mons at Meridian School during terms time. New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@globalnet.co.uk

Royston & District Model Railway Club

Barley Town House, Fri 8pm. Prospective new members welcome to come and visit us, but call first. Tony Noad, 01763 848424.

E-mail aknoad@aol.com

royston & district motorcycle club

1st & 3rd Weds monthly at Eternit Social club in Meldreth at 8pm everyone welcome. www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk Royston & District Probus Club 2nd Thurs monthly, 12.30 for 1.00pm lunch, Royston Golf Club A regular meeting point

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E-mail Organisations@ townhousepublishing. co.uk for retired professional and business men, often with a Guest Speaker. David Gray, 01763 245895, david.r.gray@ntlworld.com Royston & District Sports Council Meet 4 times a year at Greneway School A forum for all sports clubs in Royston and the surrounding area Di Charles 01223 207213 www.roystonsports.co.uk

Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc

Organises twinning visits to our twin towns of La Loupe (France), Grossalmerode (Germany) and Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain) as well as social events such as boules, quiz night, dinners. Contact Paul Rydon paul@rydon.net or 01763 241721)

Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust

Last Fri in the month, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately. Chairman Richard Priestley 01799 513120 Royston Action on Disability Are you physically disabled, feeling isolated, lonely or a bit depressed? Our group will try to cheer up your social life, with interesting speakers and demonstrations, and plenty of time to chat and meet new friends We meet in the lower Town Hall, usually on the 4th Mon monthly, 3pm, and door to door transport is provided. Mrs Barbara Goddard, 01763 244338

Royston Allotments & Gardens Association

Coombes Hole, Green Street Royston. Clubhouse on site. Shop available for members to purchase their gardening needs. We organise our own annual “open day” for the public to view the site first hand. Coach trips are arranged yearly to a place of interest Secretary Mick Griggs 01763 242053

ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www.roystonartsfestival.org Royston Arts Society Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media. and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk.

Royston Baby Group

Mons, 2.15 - 3.45 pm at Clinic Room, Royston Health Centre For parents of babies aged 0 - 5 months. Meet other first time mums, listen to guest speakers on a variety of topics. Annette Faamausili, 01763 257982

Royston Badminton Club

Bassingbourn Sports Centre 8 - 10 Tues. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed Teams in a local league. Simon Bromilow 01763 249133 (h) Sarah Ready 01763 243826 (h) www. royston-badminton.co.uk

Royston Bowling Club

Outdoor bowling between April & Sept for ages of 12 years and over. Hon. Secretary, Stan Whitehouse on 01763 245534.

Royston Bridge Club

Friendly, competitive bridge at 7:30 prompt every Thursday at Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston.EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on http://www. bridgewebs.com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained.

Royston Cave

Every Saturday & Sunday and every Bank Holiday from 2.30 to 5pm (last entry 4.30), April to September. Also open on Weds during August

Royston Celtic F.C.

FA qualified coaches run mini-soccer and 11-a-side football teams. Ages up to 16 for this FA Charter Standard club. Boys and girls are welcome and we keep costs to a minimum. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460 or email carlfilby@btinternet.com Royston Chess Club Mons from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions.

Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin. clark54@btinternet.com

Royston Choral Society

Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church. Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org Royston Contract Bridge Club Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at the Conservative Club,(upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Street. Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@ yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday.

Beginners welcome.

Royston Cricket Club

Based in Therfield, two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11,12,13 and 14. All new players are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk

ROYSTON CROWS

Junior section of Royston Runners (ages 8-16) Mon eve 6-7pm; Sports Club, Therfield Heath. Groups for different abilities - all welcome. Tina Filby, 01763 241460.

Royston Day Centre

Tues, Thurs & Fri, 10am - 1pm A warm, friendly atmosphere where up to 25 older disabled or housebound can socialise.

Sharon 01763 244229

Royston District Girlguiding Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers various times thru the week, meeting mainly at the Guide HQ in Garden Walk. For girls 5 - 18 years. Carol Hilldrop, 01763 247691

Royston District Scouting

ROYSTON RNA

Meetings at Royal British Legion (RBL),1st Tues monthly. A good Social Programme held at RBL also we have weekends away.

Contact S/M Graham Parry, 01763 261325 grahamparry6ay@btinternet.com Royston Rackets Badminton Club Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre.

Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.

Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

Royston Ramblers

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way. David Allard, 01763 242677 www. ramblers-herts-northmiddlesex.org.uk Royston Rascals childminders support group Every Weds, 9.15 – 11.15am, The Guide Hut, Garden Walk A friendly social group for all registered childminders, activities, story, singing, juice and biscuits. Contact: Kerry 01763 243159

Boys and girls aged 6-18yrs. Beavers, cubs,scouts,explorers meeting on various nights during the week Michelle Renwick 01223 207095

Royston Rockets BMX Club

ROYSTON FOLK CLUB

ROYSTON ROUNDERS

Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact: Michael Farrow at 01763 249296 for tickets & bookings ROYSTON GOLF CLUB An 18 hole course & practice facilities.

Membership & Green Fees apply.

All welcome. 01763 243476 www. roystongolfclub.co.uk

Royston Greenfingers Gardening Club

4th Weds monthly (not Aug or Dec), 7.30pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston . A friendly club with talks, outings, competitions and demonstrations. New members welcome – come along as a visitor! Anne Rayner, 01763 244424 or redrays@live.co.uk Royston Heath Archery Club A small and friendly club, beginers and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath. Beginers courses and all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.org ROYSTON HOCKEY CLUB Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mon 7-8:30pm, St.Edmunds College. All adult teams Weds 7-8:30pm, specific team coaching 8:30 - 9:30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks including “back to hockey” sessions. Juniors Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome, contact Colin Smith on 01763 250982 or info@ roystonhc.co.uk www.roystonhockey

Royston Ladies’ Luncheon Club

A friendly group of like-minded women who meet for a two course lunch at 12.30 - 3pm at The Cambridge Motel, Shepreth, 2nd Mon monthly, includes a guest speaker. Secretary 01763 243388

Royston Lions Club

2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston Part of the world’s largest service organisation.

We serve the community and have fun too!

Contact: Keith on 01763 231492 or e-mail roystonlions@gmail.com

Royston YOUNG Voices

Six music making, drama and singing workshops each term for children from 5 to 9 years. Tues 4pm, Methodist Church hall Queens road. Call Linda Bance on 01763 246415 www.playmusicplay.co.uk

Royston Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Class

Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym.

We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey). Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@care4free.net

Royston Music Centre

Sat 9.15am-12.15pm Meridian School.

Organise choirs, brass, woodwind, string, recorder, guitar & percussion ensembles.

Classes for theory of music. Open to school children yr 4 to yr 13. Tessa Williams, 01438 351138 or northmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

Royston Netball Club

Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Stimson, 01763 247634 Royston Photographic Society Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome. Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

Royston Power Kiters

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club.

We Weds, The Heath and can also be found there on other windy days.Training available.www.therpk.co.uk info@therpk. co.uk01763249199

Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959

A mixed, friendly and official Rounders England club for adults and children 14+.

Training every Sunday 7-8pm, first session free then £3 pay as you play. Outdoors April - Sept, Royston Heath. Indoors Oct - March, Royston Leisure Centre. Contact Vicky Bacon (Secretary) on 07943 862485 or email roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk

Royston Royal British Legion Club

Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat 4-11.30pm & Sun 12-10.30pm. A Social Club affiliated to RBL, activities for all ages including live entertainment on Sat evenings and trips. Contact: 01763 244560 or email roystonrblclub@xlninternet.co.uk

ORGANISATIONS welcome. www.roystontownband.org.uk Roger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@ hotmail.co.uk Royston Town FC Garden Walk, Royston Clubhouse:01763 241204, - Terry McKinnell Secretary 07772 086709 and Steve Jackson Chairman 07850383483

Royston Town Ladies FC Garden Walk, Royston Clubhouse: 01763 241204; Pat Lewis Manager 07843 350497

Royston Town Youth FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side teams from U7 to U18, girls and boys football. Please contact Chairman Simon Dobson 07815 322605 or Secretary Andy Toovey 07540 124524 Royston Townswomen’s Guild First Fri monthly, 7.15 pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall A warm welcome awaits you at our monthly meetings. Speakers on a variety of subjects, plus outings, theatre trips, etc. Elizabeth Hollomby 01763 246347 or Pauline Gates 01763 221314.

Royston Trefoil Guild

First Wed each month, 7.30pm at the Guide HQ, Garden Walk. We have a varied social calendar including speakers and outings and sometimes help out with the Guide and Brownie functions. 01763 243801

Royston WEA

Tues 10am-11-30am Royston Town Hall Carol Bradshaw, 01763 268678

Royston WI (AM)

2nd Wed mthly, 10am for coffee, 10.30am start, Market Hill Rooms. The modern face of the WI, a group of friendly ladies invite you to join them for speakers, coffee mornings, outings, fun and friendship. Make time for yourself: Monica Gray 01763 245895

Royston WI (PM)

Royston Rugby Club

2nd Thurs monthly, 1.45 - 4pm at Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall The Royston branch of this large organisation where you can meet new friends and enjoy social events. Helen Barrett 01763 849122

Royston Runners

ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUP

Tues, 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx. 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis.

Mini/Youth 10am Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522 Tuesdays 6.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm Experienced Runners Sundays 9am long run, all abilities. Call Maurice Hill, 01763 241182 or 0771 913 2793 Royston Short Mat Bowls Club Mons & Weds 2.30 to 4.30pm (Oct - April) Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. informal friendly group. New members are always very welcome. Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com Royston Short Tennis Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fris 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exercise.

Royston Sight Information Point.

Now at Stevenage Central Library on 3rd Wed of the month from 10 - 12noon Royston Spiritualsist Church Every Sun, 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. Hymns, prayers & a visiting medium demonstration. All Welcome Collection plate, refreshments. Awareness group Thurs 8pm under guidance of an experienced teacher.

Judy Moule 01223 503345

Royston Swimming Club

Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre.

Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and competitions. roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk www. roystonswimmingclub.co.uk

Royston Table Tennis Club Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston.

Play competitive table tennis with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon Barnes Club Secretary, secretary@ roystonttc.com www.roystonttc.com

Royston Tennis Club

Have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Therfield Heath. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes available with social & fun sessions. Public courts can be booked via Heath Sports (01763 2436130). For full club details www.roystontennis.co.uk. Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 261676

Royston Time Bank

A community skills exchange allowing you

to earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a regular cafe. Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Co-ordinator – 01462 689405 or Timebank@nhcvs.org.uk

Royston Town Band

Rehearse on Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at The Band Room, behind the Manor House Club. Brass Band contesting, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and standard

Monthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tues 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079.

Royston Writers Circle

3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm at Town Hall, Royston. Informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395 or roystonwriters@yahoo.co.uk www. roystonwriterscircle.co.uk

Royston Youth Choir

Thurs 6 – 7 pm at Roysia School. For Year 7 and above with some singing experience.

Popular, classical and traditional music in arrangement for upper voices.(Hertfordshire Music Service) Pam Lambert 01763 268667 or e-mail pamlambert02@gmail.com

sandon gardener’s club

2nd Mon each month at 7.30 pm.in Sandon Village Hall.Small friendly group of enthusiastic gardeners with talks, competitions, garden visits and an annual show. New members or visitors are always welcome.Tony Barker 01763 288416 email tonybarker324@btinternet.com

sas swimming

Swimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non-swimmers to advanced. After school & Sat’s. Progressive & fun lessons with experienced, friendly teachers. Lessons for Life! 01799 501293 mob:07947 730287 www.sas-swimming.co.uk Smarties pre-school & out of school club Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-12, for 2 - 3yrs.

Tues, Wed & Fri 9-1pm & Thurs 9-2pm, for rising 5’s A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team. After School & Holiday Club) 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie 07952 100208 or 01763 852888

SQUEAKY GATE

Coombes Community Centre, Thurs 2 - 6pm A creative education, production & performance charity working with people at risk of social exclusion. Accredited training and stage original performances/exhibitions involving professional musicians/artists.

Beth McCabe 01223 361164 beth@ squeakygate.org.uk www.squeakygate.org.uk

Stage Right Studios

Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sats 9am-3pm.

Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Disco, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. London College of Music awards. All ages and abilities. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@fsmail.net

Stephanie Prior School of Dancing

Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk

St John Ambulance

Adults - Wed 7.45 - 10pm, Cadets (10-17 yrs) - Tues 7-8.30pm, Badgers (6-10 yrs) - Fri 6-7.15pm at St John Ambulance HQ. All welcome to join our friendly group of members to learn First Aid Skills. We provide a first aid service in and around Royston. Sarah Betts 01438 728100

Sunbeams Baby & Toddlers

Every morning except Thurs, 9.30 - 11.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road.

A Baby and Toddler group for Mothers and Carers. Alison Hammond, 01763 249336

SUPPORTERS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH

Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 260072 colin.limming@btinternet.com

Swimply the Best

Max 6 pupils to a class, various classes available from parent and baby to adult lessons, in a private heated pool with lounge viewing area. 01763 208013 or www. swimplythebest.co.uk

Tap Dancing for Adults

Tues from 6pm to 7pm at Coombes Community Centre Julie Poole on 0794 4992726 THE MORDEN’S SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Tues 8 - 10pm ( Sept - April), Guilden Morden VH. Beginners & experienced dancers welcome. Contact Brian Moore 01763 852 705.

The Thriplow Society Local History, Talks and outings. Contact: Shirley Wittering 01763 208269 http:// thriplow.org.uk/cms/thriplowsociety.pc

TIGER TOTS PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS

Morning classes for babies 8weeks to 3yrs.

Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs.

Contact Litsa on 07775 853123 or www. tigertots.co.uk

Time Trackers

Last Sat monthly, Royston Museum. For young people ages 8 -16 yrs who want to explore the objects, buildings and history of the local area. Guided by expert local archaeologist Sylvia Beamon. Carol Kaszak, 01763 242587

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

Baby signing classes at Coombes Community Centre Fridays from 10am to 11am. Contact Natalie Hanlon natalieha@ tinytalk.co.uk 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www.tinytalk.co.uk

Triangle Badminton Club

Each Tues at Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624;Brian Holson 01763 241195

U3A

More than 25 activity & learning groups.

Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wed monthly (except December) at 2.45pm, Melbourn Village College. Mr. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

Under Five’s Storytime Fri’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer Centre, Royston Town Hall, Royston, Herts SG8 7DA. Denise Graham, 01763 243020 info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk

William Lee’s Charity

A local charity, offering aid to residents of the town in financial difficulty.The grant size depends on individual circumstances, but we give careful consideration to all applications.

Clerk to the Trustees 01763 241048 Vegetarians & Vegans Group Social events, info stalls, campaign about animal welfare issues. nhertsveg@gmail. com, www.nhveg.org.uk, facebook group.

Royston local contact: Daisy Lachat 07503 554567.

YOGA IN PREGNANCY

Classes for individuals and small groups.

Stretch, breathe and relax. Time to bond with your baby. Birth preparation is included.

Suitable from 14 weeks to birth. Call Penny Constantinou on 07944 416572 www. babymassageherts.co.uk

Youth Club

Mon and Wed, 7 - 10pm, Meridian Centre, Meridian School Fris, 7 - 10pm, Coombes Community Centre, Tues 4 - 6pm Lots of fun, just come along! Gary Leask - 0774 776 2829

ZUMBA

Mon 10 - 11am, Coombes Community Centre contact Cherie on 07743 469119 or getfitwithcherie@hotmail.co.uk

Various days & times. Classes for all ages.

Mini Movers (18 mths-3 years), Freestyle

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QUALITY TOWN COUNCIL

ISSUE NO.26

JUNE 2013

Keeping Royston residents in touch with their local council

Royston May Fayre

Mayor of Royston 2013 to 2014

After the terrible disappointment of last year’s cancelled May Fayre, it was wonderful to see huge crowds enjoying a wonderful day at the Royston May Fayre in gloriously warm and sunny weather! On one of our best ever attended Fayres, families enjoyed all the fun of many interactive events, such as the hugely popular trampoline bungee jump, bouncy castles, fun fair and Punch and Judy shows, to name just a few. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Susan, our Town Clerk, the May Fayre Committee and the volunteers for all their hard work and commitment in staging this annual town event and producing such an excellent May Fayre for residents to enjoy.

I am truly honoured to have been given the opportunity to be Mayor of Royston. Looking back at the past Mayors, I will have a tough act to follow but will do my very best to uphold their fine examples and am looking forward to representing Royston Town in a civic capacity.

The Royston Town Council Coat of Arms carries the motto “A bonis ad meliora” which means “From good things to better” and this is something which I shall always bear in mind and hope that residents and businesses will join with me in trying to achieve.

My chosen charity for the year is CLIC Sargent Cancer Care for Children who provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help children and young people, and their families, cope with cancer and get the most out of life. They are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.

CLIC Sargent has a team based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital offering support to Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire patients.

New and Improved Annual Town Meeting Tuesday 5 March saw Royston Town Council introduce some new innovations to the Annual Town Meeting to make the evening more special for Community Service Award winners. Refreshments were served before the meeting began and the Town Mayor, Cllr Lindsay Davidson, introduced each award winner with an extensive biography about them and why they had been given a community award and then interviewed each one afterwards. It all proved to be a great success and the six award winners said afterwards that they had really appreciated being given that extra time during the meeting and being able to tell everyone a little bit about themselves.

Royston Town Council felt it was very important to give residents the chance to learn as much as possible about these local heroes and show them the full honour and respect they deserve for the many years of excellent service each one had given to our town.

There was a very good attendance in the Town Hall that night and feedback afterwards was very positive about the more personalized format.

Community Service Awards went to: Maurice Hill, for services to Royston Runners; Tracy Aggett, services to Royston Methodist Church; Margaret Coates, services to St John's Parish Church; ; Mayor Cllr Lindsay Davidson; Carole Kaszak, services to Royston and District Museum; Sally Jones, services to Royston Town Twinning; Mike Sweetlove, reading the Royston Crow for the Blind.

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Half of the charity funds raised will go to CLIC Sargent and the other half to the Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund which awards grants to worthy local organisations within Royston.

I am planning several fund raising events throughout the year which will be publicised nearer the times and hope that residents and local businesses will be able to support me in raising funds for these deserving charities.

Donations can be made at any time directly to the Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund at the Town Hall, where Gift Aid forms are available in order to reclaim tax.

Alternatively, on line donations can be made at: https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/roystonma yorcommunitytrustfund Cllr Robert Smith

With thanks to our sponsors

Royston Museum goes back to the Stone Age On Saturday 9 March, Royston and District Museum was the venue for an exciting Stone Age experience for children.

Organized by Clive and James Dilley, who were two of the original leaders of the Time Trackers children’s archaeology group, in conjunction with the museum, the interior was transformed into a Stone Age activity zone. A replica wooden hut was built using deerskins and rods. Other activities included hand art, making rope from Yucca leaves with flint scrapers, making Yucca paint brushes for using with replica Stone Age paints, pottery workshops, and also seeing what a Shaman head dress made from bones was like.

Nearly 250 visitors both from Royston and beyond came along for this very unusual and informative day and our thanks must go to the Museum Curator, Carole Kaszak and her team, as well as Clive and James for all their hard work in creating such an enjoyable event.

We also would like to take this opportunity to extend our very best wishes for the future and deepest thanks to Carole Kaszak, as she retired in March after many years of committed service to the Museum and to her assistant Anstey Garrick Green who also left in March to have her second baby.

Town Councillors were treated to a very special preview of Royston’s new cinema facility at Royston Town Hall. The Royston Picture Palace, which is being jointly funded

by Royston First and Royston Town Council, will soon be opening its doors to the public.

ROYSTON TOWN COUNCILLORS A list of all Councillors’ names and contact numbers is given below, together with details of the wards they represent. All Town Councillors serve in a voluntary capacity and are elected for a 4 year term of office.

Councillors are not paid and do not receive any allowance for attending meetings.

Palace Ward: Cllr Martin Beaver Cllr Lynn Berry Cllr Elizabeth Freeman Cllr Robert Inwood Cllr Philip Mayne Meridian Ward: Cllr Paul Grimes Cllr Mike Harrison Cllr Marguerite Phillips Cllr F John Smith Cllr Robert Smith Heath Ward: Cllr Peter Burt Cllr Lindsay Davidson Cllr John Davison Cllr Victoria Hulström-Allen Cllr Graham Palmer

Cllr Marguerite Phillips is

this year’s Deputy Mayor and sits on the Planning and General Purposes and Highways Committees and is a representative on the May Fayre and Sport Royston Committees.

Why did you stand for election as a Town Councillor? I have always been involved in local life in one way or another as I think it is important to make a useful contribution to the community. For many years I helped to run a large and successful swimming club in the London area and was a swimming official.

What is the best thing about being a councillor? I feel that I am making a difference in getting the opinions of the people of Royston heard, especially in matters relating to planning. I want to help to protect the beautiful countryside that we have in this county from overdevelopment. I also enjoy designing and preparing the Town Crier newsletter.

How long have you lived in Royston? We moved here from Pinner, Middlesex in 2004 to be nearer to our daughter who already lived here and also because we loved the area.

Royston Picture Palace nears completion

Town Mayor: Cllr Robert Smith

Focus on your councillors

Deputy Mayor: Cllr Marguerite Phillips

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What is your occupation? I have worked in education for 23 years now and am an IT Technician in a large secondary school.

However, I have just reduced my working week in order to help care for my elderly parents.

What family do you have? Ray and I have three daughters, two of whom live in Royston and the other in Rickmansworth – two weddings down and one to go! We have two grandsons, one who lives and goes to school here in Royston and the other who likes coming to stay with “big nanny”.

Do you have any hobbies? I am quite creative and artistic and am hoping to find the time to take up painting again. I read a lot and love my Kindle, mainly because if I finish a book late at night or while away on holiday I can just download another!

ROYSTON TOWN COUNCIL Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7DA Tel: 01763 245484 Fax: 01763 248016

Town Clerk: Mrs Susan Thornton-Björk Town Hall Office Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm Friday: 9 am to 4.30 pm www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk enquiries@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

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Local online business So Gifted has moved to new premises on Highfields Business Park, just off the A1198 in Kneesworth, and is proud to launch its So Quick Counter Collection service.

Nici Martin launched gift and homewares company So Gifted.co.uk online in 2003, when she and friends struggled to find good quality, fun and educational toys for their small children. The site offers a wealth of unique gifts for all budgets and all occasions.

Since then, the business has grown phenomenally, launching sister sites SoGiftedEducation.co.uk which provides inspirational teaching and learning aids to schools and nurseries, and MyGreenWellies.co.uk, jam-packed full of new and innovative products for the experienced or novice gardener.

The new premises mean that local customers can place orders online and opt to collect their orders free of charge from Highfields Business Park. So Quick Counter Collection is available 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, with orders placed before 3pm ready to collect that same day.

In addition, So Gifted is offering a fulfillment service to other local businesses. Perhaps you run an online shop but are struggling to fulfill the orders from home? Or your time is spent packing up and sending brochures and mailings? One such company that So Gifted fulfill orders for is ThisHealth.com, a Super Foods, enzymes, vitamins and oils retailer which offers superior quality products at an affordable price. Taking advantage of So Gifted’s great courier and Royal Mail networks could be a cost effective solution for your business.

To find out more visit • www.sogifted.co.uk • www.sogiftededucation.co.uk • www.mygreenwellies.co.uk You can speak to Nici Martin by calling 01763 241111 So Gifted, Unit 4a, Highfields Business Park, Old North Road, Kneesworth, Herts SG8 5JT business profile

The Local Butcher Come and see the experts, you do not get advice from a shelf!

New Summer Opening Times: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm, Sat 8am – 2pm & Sun 9am – 1pm

Royston Cave are looking for Guides and Attendants on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 2.15 to 5.15 and (in Opportunities August only) Wednesdays (same hours) Volunteers would have to give a minimum of 15 hours i.e. 5 sessions over the season.

Royston Day Centre are looking for Lunch helpers to go on a rota to help weekly/fortnightly or monthly on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays for approx.

3 hours Cokenach Cricket Club are looking for a Volunteer Bar/Cellarman to help run their bar at weekends during the cricket season

Please ring 01763 243020 or email info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk or visit www.do-it.org for more details

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Minted lamb kofta kebab Large variety of homemade and gourmet sausages Large selection of lamb, pork and beef steak burgers Mix and match bbq packs

For the whole family tel: 01763 260193 email: russelldavey@btconnect.com

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Enjoy Your Favourites at Palazzo

Catch up with friends and family over a Mediterranean meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Palazzo Recipe of the Month: Insalata Tricolore This week Italy celebrates Festa Della Repubblica, the remembrance day by which the nation gained independence by voting out the monarchy after the fall of Fascism in 1946. The day is celebrated with food and wine festivals in the patriotic red, white and green colors of Italy, such as the classic Insalata Tricolore...

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2 avocados 200g smoked salmon Tin of beetroot in own juices 1 lemon 250g cream cheese Seasoning

Method 1. Open the beetroot and reserve the beetroot pieces for another day.

Soak the smoked salmon in beetroot juice for 30mins then drain off.

2. Meanwhile prepare the avocado. Slice in half lengthways and pull the two halves apart. Using a spoon gently pluck out the stone and place the avocado flat side down on a chopping board.

3. From the top of the avocado make slices across approximately half a centimeter thick so that you end up with roughly eight short “C” shaped pieces.

4. Run a piece of lemon around the inside of a medium sized ramekin and arrange the avocado into the bottom to make a flat covered surface. The lemon will stop the avocado from going brown.

5. Next mix the cream cheese in a bowl with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper and a slight squeeze of lemon juice.

6. Add a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the avocado in the ramekin about 1cm in thickness.

7. Top the cream cheese mixture with the beetroot-infused salmon to make the third layer, then cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.

8. When you are ready to serve the dish run a warm knife around the inside of the ramekin and turn out on a plate, and complement with slices of beef tomato, sliced buffalo mozzarella and sprigs of basil topped with olive oil.

A truly colorful dish! Buon Appetito!

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Monday to Locally Saturday from 6pm, food must beCooked ordered byMenu 7pm.

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LOCAL MARKETS Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Greenhouse Markets Every Thursday - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Every Friday Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pm Every Sunday Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st June 10-12pm Orwell Village Hall Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th June 9am - 12noon Village Hall Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th June from 11am - 3pm Wimpole Hall

Sandon Farmers’ Market

Sat 29nd June 1pm - 5pm Village Hall Croydon Village Market

3rd Saturday monthly Sat 15th June 9.30am - 12noon Village Hall

Last Sunday monthly

Shepreth Village Hall Market Sun 30th June, 10.30am - 1pm Last Saturday monthly Village Hall THE ROYSTON METHODIST CHURCH Present that well established and fine folk/ceilidh band

THE CAMBRIDGE CROFTERS IN CONCERT

Tickets £8 (concessions £6) includes interval refreshments Proceeds will be shared between Royston and District Community Transport and the Royston Methodist Church For tickets and further information please contact Brian on 07895 095455

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Traditional butchers offering great quality free range and local meat, poultry and game, at great value, every day, together with a large range of artisan cheeses, and delicatessen products. And, our renowned home made pies and handmade sausages including the original Royston Banger.

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BBQ Pack normally £23, just £19 during june ‘13

Our opening hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday closed

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the Cocktail Club Wimbledon is almost here so break out the Pimm’s, sunshine and strawberries and cream!

Pimm’s is a fantastic liqueur and far too versatile to be enjoyed exclusively in one cocktail, so here are a couple of variations as well as the original Pimm’s and lemonade... After all it has been almost twelve months since we have seen the sun!

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Pimm’s & Ginger

Take a tall glass filled with ice and add 1/3 Pimm’s, 2/3 Ginger Ale, a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint

In a Champagne Flute add 25mls of Pimm’s then top up with Prosecco and garnish with a strawberry

Pimm’s Duece

Take a tall ice filled glass and add 1/3 Pimms, 1/3 orange juice and 1/3 cranberry juice then garnish with a strawberry and slice of orange.

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Meldreth Monday Art Group Just installed a brand new Konica Digital Printer with all the latest technology including: • 65 colour or black & white copies a minute • Up to 100 sheet booklets • Colour scanning up to A3 at 180 originals a minute • Banners up to 1.2 metres.

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Formed in 2009, Meldreth Monday Art Group currently has 11 members - 6 men and 5 women. We meet informally, usually fortnightly, at Meldreth Church Hall. In the good weather and summer time we may sometimes meet at an outdoor location.

Casual group visits to London Art Galleries have also been arranged.

Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, watercolour and acrylic being the most popular.

The group includes some experienced artists and some relative beginners. We paint in a friendly atmosphere encouraging each other and commenting constructively on each other’s work.

There are no membership fees and no committee. The cost of hall hire is shared equally between us.

Meldreth Monday Art Exhibition, until 20th July, Royston and District Museum

MELBOURN PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

For the first time this club is running a summer programme.

All photographers in the area are welcome to join us on Friday 7th June from 6pm at The Green in Barrington.

The Royal Oak hosts the local classic car club. Getting there as the cars arrive should net some good pictures. The village is beautiful and there are some wetlands on the outskirts towards Shepreth.

For further information or any queries please e mail melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com The club restarts its winter programme on Tuesday 17th September at Foxton Village Hall at 7.30pm.

New members, of any skill level, warmly welcome. For more details and some examples of members photographs please visit our new website at www.melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk

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Royston Town Hall, Thurs 20th June 1 – 3.15pm & 4.30 – 7pm

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

Sat 1st June, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café Linton Village College, Linton Contact: 01223 890219

Sat 8th June, open all day Jewellery and classic cars, a classic car studio where you can also relax in the summer sun on our decked area with a delicious treat from our jewellery coffee shop Halls Green Jewellery Centre, Weston, SG4 7DP Info: www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Church Farm Ardeley

Monthly Craft Market

Sun 2nd June, 10am - 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Entry fee applies Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 01763 289748, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Volunteers Week Drop-in

Weds 5th June, 10.30am – 12.30noon Morning refreshments at the new Volunteer Centre offices, and get to know each other Royston & District Volunteer Centre Royston Town Hall Annex, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Contact: 01763 243020, www. roystonvolunteer.org.uk

Pilates Classes

Starts Wed 5th June, 5pm and 6pm Beginners level, booking essential Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings: 01763 247440

Meiru’s Chinese Cooking Classes

Six week course starts Wed 5th June, Every Wed, 6.45pm – 8.45pm Limited Spaces available Meridian School, Royston Contact: 07935 212398, meiru@ ajludlow.com

Whistle Down the Wind (Lytton Players)

Wed 5th - Sat 8th June, 7.45pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Messy Church Lite

Thurs 6th June, 9.30 - 11am Free and open to all pre-schoolers and their carers Coffee, snacks and playtime St John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: cmaybury@ntlworld.com

Let all the World

Thurs 6th June, 7.30pm Rev Dr Janet Wootton, director of Training at the Congregational Federation will talk about “Let all the World” singing with the worldwide church Guilden Morden Congregational Church, Pound Green, Guilden Morden Contact: 01767 67768

Royston Rock Festival Fri 7th June, 5.30 – 11pm The Heath, Royston Tickets: 01763 243613

Sun 9th June, 9am – 5pm As part of Open Farm Sunday, visit this popular Hertfordshire farm with a variety of family activities.

Free entry, with a charge for certain activities Church Farm, Ardeley, Stevenage, SG2 7AH Contact: 01438 861447, www. churchfarmardeley.co.uk

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 9th June, 10am - 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Entry fee applies Cottered Village Hall, SG9 9QW Contact: 01763 289748, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Solitaire Farm, Gamlingay Sun 9th June, 10.30am – 4pm Come and see our pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks. Events on the day will include a sheep dog display. Visit our farm shop, refreshments will also be avalible and a hog roast. As part of Open Farm Sunday.

Drove Road, Gamlingay, Sandy SG19 3NY Contact: 01767 650884, www.solitairefarm.co.uk

Burwash Manor

Sun 9th June, 11am – 4pm Meet the farmer and his animals, tractor and trailer rides, farm walks, a barbeque, beer tent, a visit from the RSPB and heaps of children’s activities. Theme this year is perfect pork... so children will be able to meet the pigs (and hopefully some little piglets, too!), talk to the farmer about how they look after them, then have a fantastic time making their own sausages.

New Road, Barton, CB23 7EY Contact: www.burwashmanor.com

Royston Open Secrets

Sun 9th June, 11am – 4pm Entertainment, exhibitions, bar, food, activities and much more Free entry The Heath, Royston Contact: www.open-secrets.co.uk

Orwell Open Gardens

Sun 9th June, 1 – 6pm 10 gardens open, ranging from tiny cottage gardens to extensive landscapes with a wide range of flowers, trees & shrubs, original garden designs and innovative landscaping Orwell, Cambridgeshire

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College Farm, Duxford

Charity Golf Day

Reed Gardening Club

Pub Quiz Night

Sun 9th June, 2-5pm Meet the animals, tractor and trailer rides, static machinery display. As part of Open Farm Sunday.

College Farm, Grange Road, Duxford, CB22 4QF Contact: 01223 839002, www. russellsmithfarms.co.uk Sun 9th June, 8pm London Open Squares bus trip Village Hall, Reed

Baby Massage

Tues mornings, starts 11th June, 10am Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Baby Yoga

Tues mornings, starts 11th June, 11.30am Beginner and improver classes Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Care and Support Advice Fair

Wed 12th June Help for people who are interested in setting up their own local care or support service in their community Stevenage, contact for details Contact: 07584 211756, ahern@communitycatalysts.co.uk

Therfield First School Open Evening Wed 12th June, 6 - 7.30pm Come and see for yourself what Therfield has to offer your child Therfield First School, The Causeway, Therfield, SG8 9PP Contact: 01763 287284, www.therfield.herts.sch.uk

Ballet Cymru: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wed 12th June, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig. co.uk, 01438 363200

Reed Gardening Club Wed 12th June, 8pm A talk on badgers Village Hall, Reed

Royston Day Centre General Meeting

Thurs 13th June, 2pm An annual general meeting of the Royston Day Centre Everyone welcome The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston SG8 9AZ Contact: 01763 244229

Ballet Cymru: Romeo and Juliet

Thurs 13th June, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig. co.uk, 01438 363200

Fri 14th June, 12noon Featuring many popular golfing competitions including longest drive, nearest the pin, putting competition.

Chesfield Downs Golf & Country Club, Graveley Contact: Keith@keithgordon.net or 07764 475391 Fri 14th June, 7.30pm 4 – 6 people per team Royston Town Football Club, Garden Walk, Royston Contact: 07725 226744

Race Night

Fri 14th June, 7.30pm To raise funds for Meldreth Pre-School Licensed bar, chilli and hot potatoes, entry fee applies Bets can be placed on each race; races will be shown on a big screen Meldreth Village Hall Contact: 07968 348893

Tai Chi

Starts 15th June Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

The Pulsatillas

Sat 15th June, 7.30pm An Evening with Sarah Harrison and friends in aid of Home-Start Royston and South Cambs Tickets to include a glass of wine Meldreth Village Hall, High Street, Meldreth Tickets: 01763 262262, admin@ hsrsc.co.uk

Royston Lions Quiz Night

Sat 15th June, 7.45pm With bar and raffle Teams of up to 8 Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston Contact: 01763 231492

Father’s Day

Sun 16th June, 10.45am Homemade soup at lunch time Tea coffee and cakes served all afternoon All donations will be given to Diabetes UK Bassingbourn URC, South End, Bassingbourn

Music in the Garden

Sun 16th June, 12.30 - 3.30pm With the Royston Town Band and a buffet lunch Queenbury, Church Lane, Reed Bookings: 01763 848353

Messy Church

Thurs 20th June, 9.30 - 11am Free and open to all pre-schoolers and their carers Coffee, snacks, craft, story & song St John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: cmaybury@ntlworld.com

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Meet-In-Melbourn

Sat 22nd June, 4-6pm This is a new networking idea to bring people together for social events such as quiz nights, theatre trips and days out with a group of like-minded people in the local area.

Everyone welcome The Green Man, Shepreth Contact: 0774 953 0112

Meldreth Manor Fete

Sat 22nd June, 2 – 5pm Games and activities for everyone.

Keyhole’s School of Driving is offering driver taster sessions, for 14 years of age and upwards in the school car park, with all proceeds to the school. Pet Dog Show with all kinds of classifications and prizes up for grabs. Raffle, bar and café and cakes galore!

Meldreth Manor School, Fenny Ln Meldreth, SG8 6LG

Royston Parish Church Fete Sat 22nd June, 9.30am All the usual stalls, games and attractions Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston

Barkway Village Market

Sat 22nd June, 10am - 4pm Set in the grounds of one of Barkway’s attractive old houses, the famous Market has become a Hertfordshire tradition in its own right. Stalls, fun and activities throughout the day.

Contact: 01763 849073, marianmmurphy@hotmail.co.uk

Discovering Inspiration Through Design

Sat 22nd June, 11am Our Head of Design, Rebecca Howarth will talk you through all things design related North Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Halls Green Contact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Ashwell Village Family Fun Day Sat 22nd June, 12noon - 4pm Open swimming pool, live music, donkey rides, BBQ, refreshments and bar, stalls, Fire Engine, face painting and entertainment Ashwell School, Silver Street, Ashwell, Herts SG7 5QL

Summer Fair

Sat 22nd June, 2 - 4pm Lots of stalls and games, bouncy castles, beer tent, hot dogs and prize draw Icknield Walk First School, Royston

Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order

Sat 22nd June, 7pm & 10pm, Concert Hall Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Quiz Night

Sat 22nd June, 7.30pm Teams of up to 8, tickets to include a meal This is a fundraiser organised by the PTA which will provide better facilities, a proper dining hall and more IT and sports equipment for the pupils Bassingbourn Village College Contact: 07757086380

The Cambridge Crofters in Concert

Sat 22nd June, 7.45pm Includes light refreshments Proceeds will be shared between Royston & District Community Transport and Church funds Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Contact: 07895 095455

Open Gardens

Sun 23rd June, 12noon - 5pm Follow the trail of at least nine eyecatching gardens, Refreshments Live music, Plant stall & BBQ. In aid of the British Red Cross Braughing Village Gardens, Hertfordshire

Guilden Gardens

Sun 23rd June, 1 – 5pm Twelve Beautiful Gardens, Refreshments available Guilden Morden Church

Play Week Coffee Morning

Tues 25th June, 11.15am – 12.15pm Refreshments and Raffle tickets for sale. All Welcome.

Litlington Village Hall Contact: 07984 935193, www.litlingtonpreschool.net

Buntingford & District Flower Club

Wed 26th June, 7pm Outing.

The Benson Hall, Buntingford Contact: 01763 273341

Cambridge Modern Jazz

Thurs June 27th, 8.00pm With award-winning vocalist Sarah Ellen Hughes Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Bookings: 01223 514777, modernjazz@hiddenthing.com

Open Mic

Fri 28th June The Red Cow, Chrishall Contact: 01763 838792

The Cann Twins on Two Pianos

Fri 28th June, 7.30pm International twin pianists play, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and music by Mozart, Bizet, Shostakovich & Elliott Royston Parish Church Tickets: 01763 242137, www.RoystonArtsFestival.org

Royston Folk Club

Fri 28th June, 7.30pm Headlining are Celtic Krystal, a 3 piece group playing jigs & reels to your hearts content Support act is Louise Jordon The Old Bull Inn, Royston Contact/tickets: 01763 249296, www.roystonfolk.org

Shepreth Summer Fair

Sat 29th June, 2pm Marquee, homemade cakes, plants, crafts, bouncy castle and tug-o-war Shepreth Recreation Ground, Station Road, Shepreth Contact: 01763 268605

Melbourn Village Fete and Music on the Moor

Sat 29th June, 1pm till late A doggy themed fete with usual stalls, fun and games, followed later by local bands playing on the Moor The Moor, Melbourn Contact: 01763 263462, www.melbournfete.co.uk

Melbourn Rock Club

Sat 29th June, 7.30pm Pig Iron, Buzzard King, Stormdreamer, Motor-Oil & Confidence Eternit Sports & Social Club, Meldreth Contact/bookings: 01763 260250, www.melbourn-rock-club.com

Treasure Trail and Family Fun Sun 30th June, 10am - 1pm Follow a specially designed route around the village of Meldreth, answering questions along the way Prizes awarded, BBQ & refreshments, Zorbing, Multi Sports activities & bouncy castle Meldreth Primary School Contact: fosbeary@hotmail.co.uk

Throughout the Month Art Exhibition

Starts 8th May, weekdays 9.30am - 5pm Paintings by George Meliniotis and Rae Cook Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston

COMMUNITY Meldreth Monday Art Group Art Exhibition

Until Sat 20th July (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons (Easter to September) 2 pm - 4.45 pm) Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, the group includes some experienced artists and some relative beginners Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 or curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk 0

Royston in Bloom

Closing date 26th June 2013 Don’t forget to enter your garden, street or project in this year’s competition Details and judging criteria available at www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

Come Dancing

Various dates throughout June, from 7.30pm Dance in one of the most beautiful ballrooms in the UK- Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing All abilities welcome, licensed bar on weekends The Spirella Ballroom, Letchworth Contact/bookings: 01234 300179

Movement and Dance Classes

Thurs mornings A new class of dance, movement and creative expression to release tension and help you feel good! Open to all abilities to explore and enjoy Barley Townhouse, Barley, Herts SG8 8JW Contact: 07807 854625

ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL: Pianists take up the challenge

A SPECIALLY composed piece of music is to be performed at a Royston Arts Festival Occasional Event concert this June.

The talented pianists, the Cann Twins, will include the work in a concert at the Royston Parish Church on Friday 28 June.

The work, The Gaudete Suite, was written by Michael Elliott to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the building of the Augustinian Priory in Royston.

Other works to be included in the concert will be by Mozart, Liszt, Bizet and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

The concert will be supporting cHALLenge, the group raising cash to provide a parish hall. Claire and Antoinette Cann said, “We’re delighted that the concert is supporting cHALLenge as the new Parish Hall will be a wonderful facility for the whole community.”

The Cann Twins have travelled the world giving recitals and the Doha Times describes their performance as ‘world class’.

Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and £5 (under-19 and student) and are available online at www.roystonartsfestival.org or Julia Garfit on 01763 242137.

This year’s Royston Arts Festival will run from September 21 – September 29.

If you would like to volunteer during the Festival, please contact Tina Filby at volunteers@ roystonartsfestival.org

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Royston in Blue is the 5k family fun run/walk in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Last year we raised ÂŁ25000 for this awesome charity, can you help us beat the amount this year?

Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 11am. Warm up and welcome from 10.30am, Therfield Heath, Royston. www.roystoninblue.co.uk

5k Fun Run/Walk in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

Entry Form

Therfield Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Sunday 23rd June 2013, Race Starts 11am

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In May we held a membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; evening, when we discussed the two mandates to be put forward to National Conference in June. The first mandate â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to support a change in the law to allow terminally ill, mentally competent people to have a right to an assisted deathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; produced many differing views. The second mandate â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the current reliance on modern technology leaves those who are unable to access and/or afford said technology at a disadvantageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This was generally supported.

The evening ended on a lighter note with members producing their own artwork for our special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turnipâ&#x20AC;? (Turner) prize. The winner, Joy Surtees, was presented with a decorated turnip!

Our speaker next month will be demonstrating and talking about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Wonderful World of Willowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Royston Townswomenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild meet on the first Friday of each month and if you would like to know more about our friendly, welcoming group do please contact our Chairman, Elizabeth Hollamby on 01763 246347.

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Please see entry form online for full terms and conditions.

www.roystoninblue.co.uk

Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales); SC039757 (Scotland)

Zumba

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Contact Cathryn (01763) 249750 0796 774 0652

Mums and dads of under-fives are being encouraged to come along to new, sociable fitness sessions in Royston.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Buggyciseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sessions are aimed at parents of babies and toddlers who would enjoy spending an hour a week with likeminded people, getting fit alongside their little ones. Based outdoors, mums or dads can get their exercise without the need for a babysitter while the children get some healthy fresh air.

Organised by NHDC, which supports the sessions in partnership with Royston and Villages Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre, they take place every Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 10.30am on Therfield Heath until 17th July.

Sessions include aerobic and resistance exercise as well as activities to enhance core strength and posture, all tailored to each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abilities. Parents with children under five are welcome and there is no need to book in advance. The first session is free, ÂŁ2.50 a week thereafter. Buggies are not compulsory!

Royston & Villages Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Manager, Mandy Dockery, added: â&#x20AC;?These classes have been very popular with our parents, as they are fun, friendly and for all types of fitness levels. Parents have said they feel fitter, have made new friends and had a lot of fun!â&#x20AC;?

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Monday Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston 5:30-6:30 pm Cheerleading (Kids aged 7-18 yrs) 6:30-7:30 pm Hip Hop Crew (kids aged 7-18 yrs) 7:30-8:30 pm Adult Jazz/dance class (18 yrs +) Wednesday Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston 7:30-8:30 pm Zumba (adults 16+)

4 The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Telephone 01763 246946

dougdrake.royston@btinternet.com

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Fitness with Kerishia

Saturday Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston 8:30-9:30 am Zumba (adults 16+) CALL KERISHIA TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE 0751 534 9941

Jane Harvey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Artist Commissions, paintings and prints for sale Art Classes Studio open weekends 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm or by appointment

The Studio 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Nr. Royston, Herts. SG8 0AG tel: 01223 207057 email: jane@janeharveyartist.co.uk website: www.janeharveyartist.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

The Herts Laser Lipo Clinic

WI AM

It was both a sad but happy occasion at our yearly AGM in May when our existing president Denise Graham stood down owing to other work commitments. From donations given by our members we were able to purchase a Rose in decorative planted pot, John Lewis vouchers and three worded helium balloons for her. Monica Gray was elected as our new President, we are looking forward to times ahead.

June led us into a light-hearted discussion on declining High Streets and how the WI could play a part in helping with this issue.We completed the morning with Bucks Fizz and nibbles.

At our next month’s meeting we welcome Mark Davis to speak about “ Grasse - The centre of the perfume industry “ WIAM meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Market Hill Rooms. Royston, from 10am Visitor’s are always welcome, call Irene on 01763 249455.

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Richard’s Monthly Tip Come and see us at Royston Open Secrets, 9th June

We look forward to pampering you in our relaxed and calming environment

Summer Packages

*OPI Gel Colour (Hands or Feet), Sienna X spray Tan & Express Lashes OR *Eyebrow Shape + Tint + Eyelash Tint, Pedicure and OPI Gel colour

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+ 20% off all sunbed courses!

* Packages valid until 30th June 2013

EDEN Beauty & Tanning

13 Angel Pavement - Royston - Hertfordshire - SG8 6LS Tel: 01763 242008

Richard Lowden BSc, DipPT Personal Training & Sports Massage 07980 910 989 @richard_lowden

Dodgy Knees?

Work that Elvis Pelvis.

Reports state that exercises designed to strengthen your hips can reduce knee pain.

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Are you a Mum? If so, come and join us for our whole body approach to fitness with local experts in Fitness, WomanÕs Physiotherapy, Nutrition & Mind Techniques.

Workshops coming up Getting Started - 7th June Mindful Eating - 3rd June Healthy Eating - 14th June

www.active-balance.co.uk & info@active-balance.co.uk

North Herts Spor tsTherapy N.H.S.T

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Massage to help with:

Joanna Ayliffe SRMT Dip. NLSSM Contact Jo on:

t: 01763 241 061 m: 079 201 45452

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Injury rehabliation and homecare plans Stress relief and muscle relaxation Providing quality Sports and Remedial Massage at affordable rates

J enny’s Repairs and A lterations Repairs and alterations Men’s alterations Wedding and prom alterations Free fittings Also curtain alterations NEW! Dry cleaning and ironing 48-hour turnaround Now open 6 Days per week Call us on 01763 249500 or 07905 392206, Evenings 01763 220964 2 - 5 Corn Exchange, Royston SG8 9JR jennysalterations@btconnect.com

PILATES FOR BEGINNERS Cathryn Jaffray - Pilates Institute Teacher

Burn up to 600 calories in each 60 minute total body workout!

First week FREE with this AD No need to Book – just walk-in!

Improve your posture, tone your tummy and strengthen your core stability in a relaxed and friendly environment

CLASSES BEGINNING JUNE Tuesdays: 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Wednesdays: 9.20-10.20 am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am – beginners

6.45-7.45pm – improvers, 8.00-9.00pm – beginners Thursdays: 9.30-11.00am – beginners, 7.10-8.10pm – beginners

7.15-8.15pm – improvers, 8.15-9.00pm – intermediate Saturdays: 9.00-10.00am – improvers, 10.15-11.15am – beginners Classes taught by Cathryn Jaffray – Pilates Institute teacher in well-appointed studios around Royston

For more info please call Cathryn 01763 249750/07967 740652 or email: info@premier-pilates.co.uk www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 22

Royston - Greneway School, Garden Walk Tuesdays 6.15 Body Sculpt, 7.00pm Jazzercise Thursdays 6.40pm Body Sculpt, 7.30pm Jazzercise Saturdays 9.00am Jazzercise Melbourn Village College Wednesdays 7.15pm Jazzercise Buntingford - Seth Ward Community Centre Thursdays 6.15pm Jazzercise For more information call Sarah on 07703 422394 or email Sarah.howard.jazzercise@gmail.com

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dracula spectacular wi pm Pupils of Greneway school are busy rehearsing their upcoming production of ‘Dracula Spectacula’. Be prepared for air hostesses, German slap dancing and a chorus of idiots!

Not to mention the usual ghouls and vampires that surround the Count. With a cast of over 100 pupils and many more involved behind the scenes the whole school is alive with excitement and anticipation. Performances are 27th and 28th June 7pm and 29th June, 2pm.

Tickets are priced at £5.50 and £3.50. Box office 01763 246350.

In May we held our Annual Meeting. We have had a variety of speakers and have been on several outings, the latest to the Newmarket Stud where we saw a 9 day old foal. We have many groups within the Institute, The Book Club, Lunch Club, Walking Group, Craft Group and even a newly formed Ukulele one.

The committee was re-elected with two new members, as long standing member Chris Pratt had decided to stand down. Helen Barrett was again elected President and we finished the meeting with a Cake and Preserves stall and a bring and buy, in aid of the Herts and Essex Air Ambulance.

The next meeting is on the 13th June at 1.45 in the Heritage Hall when Paula Dolan will talk on Mishaps Abroad. If you would like to know more about our Institute please contact our President Helen Barrett on 01763 849122.

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Royston Podiatry Clinic Graham D Read, Podiatrist (Chiropodist) D.Pod.M., S.R.Ch., M.Ch.S.

Specialising in Custom Made Insoles and Orthotics While You Wait Mulberry House, Sun Hill, Royston, Herts, SG8 9AU

01763 243212

www.roystonpodiatryclinic.co.uk info@roystonpodiatryclinic.co.uk

Practical and emotional support before, during and after childbirth, home birth or hospital birth.

One to one antenatal visits 24 hour on call support from 38 - 42 weeks Constant attendance during labour and birth Postnatal visit and breastfeeding support Miri Cooper Email: miri_kr1@hotmail.com T: 0792 280 3892

Special Offers at Harmony Day

Do you have hearing loss?

Chear is a friendly, local, independent centre for hearing assessment and hearing aid dispensing Do you have loss? forhearing adults and children.

Full body massage £25 Full set of gel nails extensions £30 Eye lash perm and tint £27 Full set of semi permanent lashes £45 Teeth whitening £89 Ultrasound liposuction from £99 per course of 5 treatments

Chear is a friendly, local, independent Suppliers of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids. centre for hearing assessment and Custom made ear moulds, swim plugs and sleep plugs.

hearing aid dispensing for adults and children.

www.chears.co.uk

30www.chears.co.uk Fowlmere Road, Shepreth, Royston, Herts 30 Fowlmere Road, Shepreth, Royston, Herts.

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A wide range of beauty treatments also available

Offers only valid with this advert, until 30th June 2013 10% off any other threatments which aren’t on offer.

Harmony Day Spa, Baldock Street, Royston www.harmonyds.com 01763 448197

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Free parking and easy access. Also London Office.

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Royston Hypnotherapy Get back in control of your life

Menopause Symptoms?

Look out for the Tom’s Trust Fun Run in Thriplow on 7th July 2013. The 5k run is open to all ages and abilities. Registration, sponsorship forms and this year’s lime green T-shirts are available in advance via www.tomstrust. org.uk

Meet Me at Royston Open Secrets 9th June

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Sleep better, boost your confidence, sleep problems and much more Contact me – today!

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Pat Duckworth T: 01763 853867 E: pat@roystonhypnotherapy.co.uk www.roystonhypnotherapy.co.uk

Holistic Reflexology A gentle and non-invasive treatment to restore and maintain a healthy physical, mental and emotional balance.

Reflexology is beneficial for * Stress * Circulation * Headaches * Poor sleep patterns * Anxiety * Digestive problems Initial Consultation £35 1 hr session £30

Please contact Jacqueline Abbott-Slade 07807 854625 j.abbottslade@yahoo.com

for a sharper image At J.Oliver Radley Opticians, your local independent practice, we strive to provide an excellent service, tailored for your individual needs. We welcome both Private and NHS patients, whatever your visual requirements for fashion, sports, style, UV protection and budget may be.

J. Oliver Radley Opticians 36 High Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire SG9 9AQ

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royston cave dvd

A new DVD has been produced on Royston Cave which presents a number of theories on the origins and use of the Cave.

A launch evening held last month saw the town mayor and a number of councillors attending, along with members of the public and the History Society.

Sylvia Beamon and Peter Houldcroft, both well known â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cave authorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were there to answer questions about their theories on the origins and use of the Cave and Tobit Curteis, the Cave conservator was on hand to explain the conservation programme. Richard Whitmore, former BBC newscaster, who did the voice over for the DVD also spoke about his involvement in local history projects in Hertfordshire.

All in all around a hundred people attended.

The showing of the new cave DVD was very well received. The DVD is on sale at the Museum and via Amazon. Simply seach online for Royston Cave DVD.

The Cave is open from Easter to September every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from 2.30 to 5.00 (last entry 4.30).

In August only we open on Wednesdays with the same times.

If anyone is interested in helping to keep the Cave open to the public please contact the Cave Manager via the Town Hall or via the website www.roystoncave.co.uk

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book week

Studlands Rise School Book Week got off to a great start with a visit from Paul Geraghty. Paul is an author and illustrator of children’s picture books and novels, including Slobcat, Solo, The Hunter, The Hoppameleon, Monty’s Journey and Look out, Patrick!

Paul worked with groups of children, sharing his books and showing how he illustrates them. He presented the school with the drawings that he produced during the day.

Paul performed the official opening of our wonderful new library. The children are very excited by the bright new area and it is being put to very good use by all the children.

Parents were invited to a sale of Paul’s books at the end of the day where he signed copies of purchased books.

Headteacher Jan Cooper said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed working with Paul and learned a great deal from him. They had great fun and later enjoyed the writing and illustrating experience for themselves.”

“Join the World” Day

Children from Tannery Drift School travelled the world on a day dedicated to fun ways of learning about their link schools in countries as diverse as Spain and Ethiopia. The links with Ciudad de Roma School in Madrid and Selam Elementary School in the Gondar region of Ethiopia were established during the Olympic Games of 2012. Each class circulated around different rooms to engage in activities that gave a taster of the cuisine, art, culture, dance and lifestyle of these countries.

Children viewed art works by Miro and attempted their own copies. A Spanish menu was on the table at lunch time as well as groups sampling the national Ethiopian dish of Injera and Mesir Wat, a spicy vegetarian dish eaten with hands from a large pancake style base.

Icknield Walk spend the day the Celtic Way

Our year 3 children went on a day trip to Celtic Harmony. This is a camp in the woods near Hertford in a Celtic style village, with round houses and camp fires. The children left school dressed as Celts wearing shawls pinned with Celtic style brooches.

They learned to shoot a bow and arrow, they had their faces painted with Celtic symbols, gathered herbs and watched food cooking on an open fire.

This trip has been an inspirational and exciting start to their topic about ancient Britain and has resulted in some fantastic Celtic Diary writing; the children pretended to be a Celt and have written diary entries to describe their day. For example, Jocelyn Hails wrote; “Sunshine and the tweeting of the birds woke me up, I went outside to ask my father what to do today. He set me to work weaving. I started to weave, it was such hard work using such a heavy loom. After that I had to polish the weapons, I was just finishing when my father shouted to tell me to fetch flowers for medicines from the woods. Eventually it was dinner time, this is our only meal of the day. We eat meat and herbs and then head off to our round house for bed”.

Another child wrote about the Roman invasion; “It was lunch time, I was in the forest hunting, then I saw the eagle of the Romans, could they be attacking. I told the party I was with and we blew the Carnyx (our horn). It was a mistake, the Romans heard and marched towards us. We ran to the village but the soldiers were there already. They have taken us prisoners and treat us like slaves”.

A day trip is a fantastic way to enhance the children’s learning and has a great impact on the standard of work the children produce.

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NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS This year Meridian Performing Arts Department took part in the National Theatre Connections project for the first time. We performed a new play written for the project called ‘What Are They Like?’ by Lucinda Emily Bass, Chris Chapman, Dan Gee, Coxon. 12 students Barnaby Jordan, Callum Goodallfrom Years 10-13 took Makowski, Colette Mitchell, Danny Mynott, Zoe Reader, Edd Robinson, Ellie Sangan, on performance and Oli Smith and Mel Turner technical roles and have been rehearsing for the project since December.

After 3 successful performances at Meridian in March, we were given the opportunity to perform in a Connections Festival at The Royal and Derngate Theatre in Northampton recently. It was a fantastic opportunity to perform in a professional venue and meet members of other companies similar to ours. We participated in the festival over two days, where we were able to take part in a clowning workshop, help create art work based on our performance and watch two other plays at the theatre.

“The festival was great fun. The cast’s hard work paid off, resulting in a mature and confident performance. Well done to all involved”, said Cathy Harrison, Performing Arts Department.

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Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm – Performance 4.00pm on Wednesday 14th August 2013 Place: Queens Road Methodist Church Hall, Royston, SG8 7AP Cost: Enjoy this fun packed show for just £72 for three full days of dance, singing and art (There will be a 25% discount for siblings) Come and learn dances and songs from around the world!

Vocal Coach Miss Carley Broom (GSTARS fully qualified Singing Teacher) - Dance by Miss Natasha French (GSTARS Assistant Manager) and Miss Georgina Wootten (GSTARS Principal) - Art taught by Miss George Fisher (GSTARS Street Teacher). Join the fun and laughter with this fantastic show! Boys and Girls of all ages and abilities are welcome and feel free to invite your friends to this workshop! It is a brilliant opportunity to try something new and work alongside other students as a team creating a show together in just three days. It will be a great experience in different styles of dance and a chance to meet new friends. We will also be creating unique pieces of art at this workshop such as graffiti canvases and t shirts so there is something for everyone!

Limited places available – first come first served – book by Saturday 13th July 2013!

Please bring a packed lunch for each day!

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Keyholes School of Driving will again be offering driving lessons for teens aged 14 ears and upwards at the Meldreth Manor School Fete on 22nd June, 2-5pm.

Just turn up on the day and follow the signs for the Driving Taster Sessions.

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First Aid for Parents/Carers at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Sunday 23rd June 9am–1pm Focusing on practical first aid for children.

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HOMES & GARDENS

by Pippa Greenwood

Bugs and beasties are really thriving in this warmer weather, so just how should you deal with the most common problems you are likely to encounter at this time of year?

Aphids

Greenfly and blackfly, also known as aphids, can be a real menace as they suck sap from your plants and can transmit viruses at the same time. Aphids breed incredibly rapidly, so regular control is necessary.

• Check plants regularly and either spray with a suitable insecticide or a soap or plant oil based insecticide • Use biological controls – they’re totally safe for all other creatures and of course leave no residues • Use a strong jet of water to blast the aphids off plants, but do a thorough job or else they will soon be back up and causing damage

Caterpillars

Caterpillars come in all shapes, sizes and colours, but can do a lot of damage as they munch their way through your plants and perhaps even into your vegetables.

• Hand pick the pest where possible and either squash or place on the bird table. They’re easiest to spot at dusk or very early in the morning.

• Spray with a suitable contact insecticide or better still use the Nemasys Caterpillar biological control.

• Some caterpillars, in particular the Tortrix Moth produce quantities of fine webbing which they use to bind leaves or other plant parts together to create particularly safe shelters for themselves. It’s hard for a pesticide to actually reach them so hand picking or squashing is often the best answer.

• Cover caterpillar-susceptible crops such as calabrese, broccoli and other brassicas with Envirofleece or Enviromesh.

Woodlice

Woodlice often cause a lot of concern, however these little creatures are rarely responsible as they simply do not have

adequately strong mouthparts. They can cause damage to soft new growth or occasionally to softfleshed fruits such as strawberries but can’t tackle tougher plant growth. You may see them at the ‘scene of the crime’ and presume that they have caused the initial damage but they have probably moved in to clean up a lot of the debris created by other creatures.

Earwigs

Earwigs can cause quite a bit of damage, particularly on the flowers of plants such as clematis and dahlias, where they nibble out large quantities of petal or occasionally leaf. Try trapping them using an inverted flowerpot on top of a bamboo cane. The bamboo cane and pot should be positioned amongst susceptible plants and the pot needs to be stuffed loosely full of hay, straw or similar material.

The earwigs climb in there to hide and the pots can them simply be emptied out on a regular basis.

Mildew

Powdery mildew is also a problem at this time of year; it coats plant leaves, stems, buds and sometimes even petals with a white floury deposit. Sometimes the mildew can also prevent fruits from swelling normally, cause the leaves to become distorted and even fall early. Prompt action is essential and if you wish you can use a proprietary fungicide but check the label carefully for suitability.

Keep the damage to a minimum in the first instance by ensuring that the plants are kept well watered. In addition try to ensure a good flow of air around the plants. A bit of careful pruning or weeding often helps too.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up for Pippa’s free newsletter packed full of gardening hints, happenings, advice and offers and you will also receive a free ebook on organic gardening.

Roysia Women’s Club

Due to the bank holidays in May we only had two meetings. On the first one we enjoyed a day trip to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill and now a World Heritage Site.

Though the weather was variable we had a great day out looking round the house and extensive estate.

On the second meeting of the month we had a talk by Rodney Tibbs on the Cambridge College Gardens. He brought along many slides to show the variety and beauty of these gardens.

In June we will be having talks on the ‘Mad Hatter’ by Philip Wright, ‘Kitchenalia’ by Keith Goodwin and ‘Beekeeping and the Gardener’ by Stephen Poyser.

New members are always welcome. Why not come along to one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday evenings starting at 8pm.

Speaker meetings end at 10pm and Social Evenings end at 9.30pm.

For further details please contact: Wendy Pearce on 01763-231381 or Mavis Ingle on 01763-222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

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Churches Together in Royston and District www.ct-royston.org.uk 07923 883438 Bassingbourn Parish Church, North End Revd. Donald McFadyen 01763 244836 www. bassingbournchurch.org.uk Bassingbourn URC South End Bassingbourn, Rev’d Duncan Goldie Tea Room last Friday each month Sunday school each week Sec. Gillian Darnell 01763 245571 Fowlmere United Reformed Church 01440 761241 Guilden Morden Congregational Church,Pound Green ,Guilden Morden. 01767677680 and 01763 852883

Melbourn Baptist ChurchMortlock Street 01763 261650 www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk Open House Project, The House, Market Hill.

01763 246799 www.thehouseonline.org.uk Royston Catholic ChurchMelbourn Road Fr. Seamus McGeoghan 01763 243117 www. roystoncatholicchurch.co.uk Royston Evangelical Church 11.15 Every Sunday, York Way A Lively, Welcoming, International Church. 01763 233332 Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road, Minister Rev’d Chris White, 01763 256816.

Sunday services at 10am and 6.30pm, Juneior Church & crèche at 10am. www.roystonmethodist.org.uk St John’s Parish Church Melbourn Street, Royston www.roystonparishchurch.org. uk.st.johnroyston@btopenworld. com 01763 246371 Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440 Royston Spiritualist Church President Judy Moule Service every Sunday 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall.

Everyone welcome. Judy Moule 01223 503345 Therfield Chapel www.therfieldchapel.org 01763 287220 Therfield Parish Church Revd.

Richard Morgan 01763 287364 Trinity Life Church Meetings 10am Royston Town Hall Pastor Matt & Cate Hall mail@tlc-royston.org.uk www.tlcroyston.org.uk 01763 230350

CITIZENS ADVICE North Herts and District Citizens Advice, The Town Hall Royston.

Drop in Mon & Wed, 9.30am12noon. National Advice line number: 08444 111 444: 10am –4pm, Mon-Fri

COUNCILS

Hertfordshire County Council 01992 555555 www.hertsdirect.org North Herts District Council 01462 474000 www.north-herts.gov.uk Royston District Council Office 01763 242393 Royston Town Council 01763 245484

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DENTISTS

Ashwell Dental 44 High Street Ashwell 01462 742353 The Dentist 63 The High Street Buntingford 01763 271695 Market Hill Dental Care 6-8 Market Hill Royston 01763 244298 Priory Dental Centre 17 Queens Road Royston 01763 246677 The Royston Dental Practice 30 Kneesworth Street Royston 01763 243268

DOCTORS The Health Centre Melbourn Street Royston, Herts SG8 7BS 01763 242981 8.30am - 6.30pm

Royston Methodist Church Hall,Queen’s Road. lettings@royston-methodist. org.uk Royston Town FC Garden Walk. Suzanne Norman 07995 820127 or Terry McKinnell 07772 086709 St Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road 01763 243117, Tues and Fri only, 12noon and 3pm Tannery Drift First School, Royston, SG8 5DE 01763 235100 Town Hall Heritage Hall, Hardwick Hall, Priory Rooms, Room 11, Committee Room Market Hill Rooms Royston Town Council 01763 245484 www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

HEALTH

Market Hill Surgery Market Hill Royston, SG8 9JN 01763 248111

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

LEISURE

Roysia Surgery (Royston) Burns Road Royston SG8 5PT 01763 243166 8.30am-6.30pm

HALLS FOR HIRE Bassingbourn Village College for parties, functions, clubs & societies.

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Coombes Community Centre Sports Hall, Meetings Rooms, Under 5’s area and Social Club Bar. Gillian Morland, coombescommunity@uwclub. net www.coombescommunity centre.co.uk. 01763 248081(24houranswerphone) Eternit Sports and Social Club 01763 260250 Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JF. Tel: 01763 243650. admin@greneway.herts.sch.uk.

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The Guide Hut, Garden Walk Joyce Mallows, 01763 245914 Royal British Legion, Mill Road, Royston, 01763 244560 Royston Golf Club Baldock Road Royston, SG8 5BG Tel: 01763 24696/243476

Bassingbourn Sports Centre 01763 242344 X 262 SMS 07873 455637 HeathSports 01763 243613 Melbourn Sports Centre 01763 263313 Royston Leisure Centre 01763 255190

LIBRARY

Royston Library Market Hill Royston SG8 9JN Enquiries 01438 737333

MP

Oliver Heald MP Member of Parliament for North East Hertfordshire 01763 247640 oliver.heald.mp@parliament.uk www.oliverhealdmp.com

OPTICIANS

J. Oliver Radley Opticians 36 High Street, Buntingford 01763 273300

POLICE STATION Royston Police Station, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am - 6pm (closed 1-2pm) 01438 757908 Non emergency no 101

SCHOOLS

Electricity - Emergency and loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive Royston SG8 7EZ 01763 243392 Roman Way First School Burns Road, Royston SG8 5EQ 01763 241535 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road Royston SG8 7DB 01763 242875 Studlands Rise First School Royston SG8 9HB 01763 243930 Tannery Drift School Royston SG8 5DE 01763 235100 Greneway Middle School Garden Walk Royston SG8 7JF 01763 243650 Roysia Middle School Burns Road Royston SG8 5EQ 01763 241555 Meridian School Garden Walk Royston SG8 7JH 01763 242236

Both at The Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7DA

TRANSPORT

National Rail Enquiries 24-hours 08457 484950 Royston & District Community Transport Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Office hours are 9am-3pm Monday - Friday. 01763 245228 or info@roytrans. co.uk or www.roytrans. co.uk

UTILITIES

Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145

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A fireplace is at the very heart of a room. It radiates a warmth, comfort and style that is unparalleled and creates an inviting and homely ambience.

At Ivett & Reed we specialise in creating the kind of distinctive fireplaces which add style, warmth and value to your home. We have an extensive range of fireplaces designed to suit any room and style – from the most contemporary to the most traditional. All our fireplaces are custom made by our highly skilled craftsmen using only the finest quality materials sourced from all over the world.

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Specialising in tarmac driveways, footpaths, car parks, access roads, hard standings, potholes, road planing, block paving and kerb works.

Suppliers of sharp sand, building sand, ballast, type 1, shingle, cement, topsoil, road planings, crushed concrete, all materials delivered loose or in bulk bags.

Site clearance and grab lorry service.

We are a local authority-approved, family-run business, established 23 years. All enquiries, domestic or commercial, welcome - no job too small.

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To celebrate the life of someone special, you want the very best. Ivett & Reed has been producing headstones, cremation and commemorative plaques for East Anglian parishes since 1896, delivering service with sensitivity.

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Competitive prices Curtains: Tie tops, tab tops, pinch & pencil pleated, wave and goblets Interlining, blackouts, pelmets, swags and tails Roman blinds Occasional chairs And all your other individual requests

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