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WELCOME To the January issue of The Listing

Our 101st cover depicts Royston’s magnificent triple commemorative sculpture at the head of the Coombes Hole underpass beside the junction of Melbourn Road and Green Street.

Sustrans, the leading UK charity that enables people to travel by foot, bike or public transport, contributed to funding for the town’s Coombes Hole underpass and upgrade of the cycle lane network. As part of this investment, three life-size steel sculptures of local characters were created.

The display features a town crier, King James I and classical BRIT award-winner Alison Balsom, making a memorable sight in any weather, but particularly so in the exceptional snow-like hoar frost that carpeted the town one day last winter.

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Our January issue is full of healthy tips to keep you active this month, from our packed health and beauty pages with tips on staying motivated with your new exercise regime and news of a wide range of fitness activities on offer in the Royston area.

Dance, fitness, bootcamps, gym, pilates, personal training, kickboxing, zumba and jazzercise all feature so no excuses... get active this January!

Read the articles from three of our vital organisations: Royston Time Bank, the Volunteer Centre and Home-Start.

Each one can help you in a variety of ways, offering voluntary work or social opportunities, all designed to keep you feeling connected and cared for in our increasingly isolated society.

Not only does volunteering give you a sense of well-being as you give something back to society but it connects you with others, meaning you can make new friends, develop new relationships and keep active. The Time Bank is an organised skills-swap with a social side, allowing you to share your skills and abilties with an appreciative group. Giving works wonders for your mind and body, so make this year your time to get involved in your local community.

January wouldn’t be complete without mentioning food.... I have over-indulged throughout December and as everyone who knows me will testify, food is a very important part of my life! Look out for money-off vouchers from local restaurants and our healthy mocktail recipe.

February’s issue features our wedding special - please get in touch if this is of interest.

Wishing all of our readers a Very Happy New Year

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When Audrey and her husband first moved from Therfield to Royston ten years ago, she was working and leading quite an independent life. Unfortunately she was made redundant and shortly after she developed AMD, a condition that affects people’s eye sight. Due to this Audrey was no longer able to drive and had to rely on her husband to get around.

She also knew very few people in Royston. Because of these factors, Audrey started to feel quite isolated. She felt as if she had lost her independence and wasn’t really able to get out and about to meet new people. She wanted something to keep her occupied and also give her the chance to get to know others in the community. She read an article about the Royston Time Bank and felt that the scheme was just what she was looking for.

Time Bank, a project managed by NHCVS, is a vibrant community skills exchange which enables people to share their abilities and knowledge with others in the community whilst earning time credits.

They can then use those credits to get help with something they need or learn a new skill. People can offer specific skills such as sewing, DIY, fixing computers or it could just be the ability to befriend, walk a dog or drive someone to the doctors.

After joining Time Bank Audrey became part of the Time Bank Knitting group which knits goods to donate to charities and also started to attend the monthly Time Bank Cafe’s which give members the opportunity to get together, share their skills and have a bit of fun. The activities that have taken place range from quizzes to science themed cafes to cake decorating.

Audrey said “Time Bank has given me the chance to get to make new friends, become part of the community and feel useful. It has allowed me to carry on using my skills and do the things I enjoy. Before, I didn’t really get to use my baking skills as I didn’t see the point in baking for just me and my husband but since joining this scheme my baking skills have been in high demand and I always make treats for the monthly cafes.”

She added “I have enjoyed helping others by doing simple jobs for them such as shopping, and it has also been beneficial for me as I have been able to get help with my computer. I feel that so many people could not only benefit from Time Bank but also get a great deal of enjoyment out of it.”

Savita the Time Bank administrator said “The Time Bank is open to everyone and values all skills equally. Time Bank currently operates across North Herts, Stevenage, Royston, Buntingford and the surrounding villages.” She also said “We would like to thank Councillor Tony Hunter and Herts County Council for the support they have given to Royston Time Bank.”

If you would like to find out more or join the Time Bank please visit the royston time www.mytimebank.org.uk bank cafe or contact us on 01462 689405 or at timebank@nhcvs.org.uk.

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Since North Herts District Council (NHDC) introduced new waste and recycling collections earlier this year, initial results indicate the amount of waste being recycled has increased from below 50% to over 56%.

If this trend continues, it would mean 1000 tonnes less going to landfill from North Herts every month. It currently costs Council taxpayers over £100 for every tonne of waste sent to landfill, so NHDC’s new collection service could lead to savings of over £1 million every year on the cost of sending waste to landfill.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Around 250 tonnes of real Christmas trees are thrown out after Christmas in the UK - please remember to recycle yours.

Ensure all decorations, nettings, pots and stands are removed - these items do not compost so your tree will not be collected if these items remain on it.

If you live in North Herts District Council areas:

Place your real Christmas tree next to your brown bin for collection.

In partnership with local garden centres, we will also be collecting real Christmas trees until 17 January 2014 from • Bickerdikes Garden Centre Norton Road, Letchworth • Tapps Garden Centre Wallington Road, Baldock • Wyevale Garden Centre Cambridge Road, Hitchin

If you live in South Cambridgeshire District Council areas: Real Christmas trees can be cut up into small pieces and put in your green bin or taken to local household recycling centres at Milton and Thriplow for composting.

Boost your immune system to keep colds and flu at bay

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Try these foods and supplements that claim to help boost your immune system this January.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):There is no evidence that it prevents colds; but a regular daily dose may reduce how long your infection lasts and its severity.

Zinc: Zinc appears to lessen symptoms and speed up recovery, if taken from the start. Sources: wheat germ, eggs, seafood.

Garlic: Only one study has shown it prevents a cold or flu; once you’re infected, there’s no proof garlic helps. Leave for 20 minutes after peeling and chopping to activate its immune boosting enzymes.

Echinacea: A variety of preparations have been trialled with differing results. Some trials show that Echinacea takers are 30% less likely to develop a cold but there’s little evidence it helps once you’re ill.

Glutathione and bioflavonoid: These help to maintain a healthy immune system, although there’s no cold or flu fighting evidence yet.

Glutathione sources: watermelon, broccoli, cabbage. Bioflavonoid sources: cherries, green peppers, red onions.

Selenium: Low levels of selenium have been linked to developing more severe flu, so maintain healthy levels. Sources: fish, nuts, mushrooms.

Saline (salt water): Saline drops and sprays can reduce congestion and remove virus and bacteria particles.

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You’d better watch out for the vicious bunnies! Once again CADS are gearing up to present annual family pantomime. Following September’s much acclaimed Little Shop of Horrors, this year’s production is Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, with all the fun and silliness that goes with panto.

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And family pantomime is a very apt description as there are at least nine family links within cast and crew: parent and child, sisters, and husband and wife teams are all represented and even more will be helping come the actual performances. There are both familiar and new faces on and off stage and several people are stepping into roles that they have not experienced before.

Once again parents of autistic children are welcome to come along to the dress rehearsal on 19th Jan, to familiarize the children with the unusual noises and sights of the show before coming to the actual performance, and at the performance there will be helpful booklets available.

After the last performance there will be the presentation of the Fred Sillence and Lizzie Houghton awards. The former is for outstanding contribution to the performing arts over the past 12 months and the latter is open to those 18 and under who have made an outstanding contribution to youth theatre over the same period. Both are open to anyone from Royston or the surrounding villages. Nominations, with reasons, are welcome and should reach CADS’ secretary, Tamsin Cowley by Friday 17th Jan. Details for nominations can be found on the CADS website.

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood will be performed at Meridian School on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, Friday 31st January and Sat 1st February. Evening performances are at 7.30pm, with matinees on the Saturdays at 2pm. Tickets are £10 for adults and £7 for children, students and over-60s. Tickets can be booked free online with credit or debit card via the CADS website, www.cadsroyston.org.uk, or by calling 07925 674 967.

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Volunteering for Home-Start

Volunteering is an incredibly HEALTH & wELLbEing rewarding activity, and one charity which relies heavily on volunteers is Home-Start. This is one of the UK’s leading family support charities, and at a local level supports many families as they bring up young children. Can you help?

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The Great Daffodil Appeal encourages everyone to give a donation and wear the charity’s iconic daffodil pin during March. All the money raised from the appeal will help the charity provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes.

With planning for the 2014 campaign already underway, the local Marie Curie fundraising team are looking to set up a new fundraising group in Royston and have an information meeting on Wednesday 22 January at 10am at Palazzo where you will be able to meet the fundraising team and find out more about the new group. By volunteering some of your time you’ll be helping local people with a terminal illness to get the care they need.

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Angels Support Group

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A friendly club with a competitive edge.

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

Peter Scaife 01763 248454.

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

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

blind and partially sighted in the Royston area.

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

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

Caring for this 190 mile long trail through the Herts countryside, starting and finishing in Royston. 01763 244509

Bassingbourn-CumKneesworth W.I.

Bollywood Dance Workout Classes

Tues, Weds & Fri eves, 7.15-8.15pm, Coombes Community Centre. This class is a cool mix of aerobics, glam Bollywood dance moves, cardio workout and Yoga. Contact: Kriti, 07447 831310

Budding Beaders

Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Folwmere Village Hall. A friendly group pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders. org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

Buntingford Railway and Local History Society

At The Crown Market Square Buntingford on the 3rd Friday of each month at 8pm. Further details contact Stephen Ruff 01763 289516 or see website www.thebunt.co.uk

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

Mon’s 7-9pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Sing, have fun, meet new friends.

We are a choir for everyone.

Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear.

Come for a half-price taster session.

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 - 9pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities. From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@btinternet.com www. corvusbasketball.co.uk/

Cruse Bereavement

Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.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

Fowlmere Playgroup

Mon’s, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon plus Lunch club 12-1pm, from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere. Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail. co.uk

Frank Letts Blind Fellowship Of Royston

2nd Tues monthly, 11.30am to 3pm at The Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Open to all

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Friends Of The Hertfordshire Way

Friendship Scheme For Mental Health (NHS)

Befriending service in Royston for adults 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

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, Singing and Musical Theatre g-stars@hotmail.co.uk or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.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 exercise. Check out our website: www.goc. org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647 Happy Bunnies Nursery School 8am - 4.30pm term time, children 2 to 5yrs.

15 hrs of “free” funded nursery education for children 3+. Contact Sue Kelly, EYP, B.Ed., SRN, 0779 089 6292 or sjkhappybunnies@ gmail.com BABY BUNNIES GROUP every Thurs 9.30 - 11am term time, Free. All welcome! Sue Kelly 0779 089 6292 www. happybunniesnursery.co.uk.

Jazz Improvisation

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

Jazz Workshop

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

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

KARATE CLASSES

For Children from 4yrs and adults. Classes

by Sensei Anthony Barrett, 4th Dan with 20yrs coaching experience. Tel: 07929 100612 www.karateschools.co.uk at Coombes Community Centre 4pm to 5pm Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year. Other classes available.

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 help build confidence and study-skills. For further information please call Sally McMeekin at the Royston Study Centre on 01763 248562 or email: royston@kumoncentre.co.uk.

Ladies Circle

We meet on the 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly.

A social organisation for ladies aged 18 to 45. Activities this year include a pamper evening, tea party, belly dancing class, bowling as well as fundraising events.

Contact Hannah Paradis (Chairman) 01763 220967 or hanja_2@hotmail.com.

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 Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance Club 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

Mon’s 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 Little Hands Nursery School Children 1 year to school age open 51 weeks per year.A high staff to child ratio, Outstanding Ofsted report. Bookings can be

made by the hour, term time only 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with optional holiday clubs.15 hours of funded sessions for children the term after their third birthday. 2 year old funding available for eligible children.Dedicated room for children 12-24 months open from September 2013.Contact Anne McCrossen on 01763 260964 or e-mail lh-melbourn@ btconnect.com

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

Fri’s 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593

Melbourn & District Photographic Club

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 And District Gardening Club

2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887

Melbourn Bowls Club

Mon’s 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

Mon’s 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693

Melbourn History Group

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

Melbourn Judo Club

Sat’s 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mon’s 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

Melbourn Squash 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

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 230187

Quilters Bee

Each Tuesday at Bassingbourn Village College from 7pm – 9.30pm. Offering the opportunity to make a sampler quilt and then go on to other projects. A friendly and sociable group who meet because we love sewing. £6.00 per night, pay as you come. Tel: Barbara for more details on: 01763 246065

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

Sat’s, 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 group, all welcome.

RNLI (Royston)

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

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, and 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. 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

Royal Naval Assoc.

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

Roysia Women’s Club

Meldreth Croquet Club

Affiliated to: National Association of Women’s Clubs. Mon 8-10pm Royston Town Hall. Speakers, outings and social evenings, Vacancies for new members.

Wendy Pearce 01763 231381, or Mavis Ingle 01763 222524 or email roysia10@ yahoo.co.uk

Meldreth Tennis Club

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

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 Tues & Sun (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.

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 Morden Ruffians Bridge Club We are a small, friendly duplicate club, meeting on Weds, 7.30pm at Steeple Morden Village Hall. New members are very welcome. Peter Rice 01763 242577 ricepeterm@yahoo.co.uk

Nikki’s fitness

Telephone 07956 350820 - Whaddon Village Hall Tues 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. Boot camp Wed 9.30-1030 am Freestyle fitness Yoga Wed 7.30 - 8.30 pm Boxercise

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

Royston & Dist. Family History Society

Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society

2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School & Track Running Days 1st Sun of month from April to October also informal workshop, Mon’s at Meridian School during terms time. New members welcome.

Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@ globalnet.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

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

Royston & District Local History Society

Royston Town Centre & Tannery Drift School. Children 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

Royston & District Mencap Society

Papillion Playgroup

Play Music Play

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

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

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

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Royston & District Model Railway Club

Royston Cricket Club

Royston & District Motorcycle Club

Royston Crows

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 1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact rdmcc01@gmail.com www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk

Royston & District Probus Club

2nd Thurs monthly, 12.30 for 1.00pm lunch, Royston Golf Club A regular meeting point for retired professional and business men, often with a Guest Speaker. David Gray, 01763 245895, david.r.gray@ntlworld.com

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 Assn

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 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 Business Network – RBN We compare ideas and experiences and work together to strengthen Royston’s business community. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, please call Adam Fernandes of UHY WKH Partnership on 01763 247 321

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 Chess Club

Mon’s 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 2010/12/13). 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. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@ yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday.

Beginners welcome.

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 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

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

Garden Walk, Royston Clubhouse: 01763 241204, Terry McKinnell Secretary 07772 086709 and Steve Jackson Chairman 07850383483

Sunbeams Baby & Toddlers

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

Royston Town Ladies FC

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

Garden Walk, Royston. Clubhouse: 01763 241204; Tyrone Parry - 07940 084628

Supporters Of All Saints Church, Melbourn

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 Folk Club

Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact:Chris Walls tel: 07778 157290 for tickets & bookings

Royston Golf Club

Royston Rounders

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

An 18 hole course & practice facilities.

Membership & Green Fees apply.

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

Royston Rugby 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 Runners

Royston Greenfingers Gardening Club

Royston Heath Archery Club

A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath. Beginner’s 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.Edmund’s 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

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 Miscarriage Support Royston Miscarriage Support – for free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or email mcsupport@virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings and annual service of remembrance in May at the Wesley Church, Cambridge.

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 meet on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath. Training available. www. therpk.co.uk skydude@btopenworld.co.uk 01763 249199

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

Stephanie Prior School Of Dancing

Royston Town FC

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

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

Brass Band weekly rehearsals on Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and ability welcome. www. roystontownband.org.uk www.facebook. com/roystontownbandRoger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@hotmail.co.uk

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 RNA

Royston Rockets BMX Club

Royston District Scouting

Royston Town Band

Various days & times. Classes for all ages.

Mini Movers (18 mths-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 www.stephaniepriordance. co.uk

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

Sharon 01763 244229

Royston District Girl Guiding

ORGANISATIONS

Tues & Thurs 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx.1 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am Sunday 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 Saturday Morning School

Sat 9:15am – 12:00 Meridian School.

String, woodwind, Brass, percussion, Jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir and theory classes. Open to children from Yr4 – Yr 13. Sue Pettitt 01438 844518 stevenagemusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk Royston Short Mat Bowls Club Mon’s & 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 & Fri’s 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 Spiritualist 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 Speak Out Club

Affiliated to the Stroke Association.

Weds. 1015 – 1215 The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston. Support with communication, activities and outings.

Website : http://speakoutclubroyston. yolasite.com Email: speakoutstrokeclub@gmail.com

Royston Swimming Club

Royston Town Youth FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini-soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side football teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460, 07563 366080 or email carlfilby@btinternet.com.

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

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

Thriplow & Fowlmere WI

Royston WI (PM)

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 Wildlife Group

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 https://sites.google.com/site/ roystonwriterscircle/

Royston Young Voices

Tuesdays, 4pm @ Royston Methodist Church Hall Queens Road. Singing, dancing, acting and playing music for the 4 to 8 year olds. For more details contact Linda Bance 01763 246415 or visit http://www. playmusicplay.co.uk/

Rubbish, Recycle, Remake

At Glazed Creations on Thursday from 10 to 11 am and 1.15 to 2.15pm. £2 for first child and 50p for any additional child. Juice and biscuits given at story time in the last 10 minutes of session. Tea and coffee provided.

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. Mrs Jean Handley 01763 288360 email jeanbingham@btinternet.com

Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School 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

Sport Royston

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

The Morden’s Scottish Country Dance Club

Baby signing and toddler talking classes at Coombes Community Centre Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 12.15pm. Contact Natalie Hanlon natalieha@tinytalk.co.uk 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www. tinytalk.co.uk

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

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 01763 249713 or secretary@roystonttc.com. www. roystonttc.com

Royston Time Bank

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

Royston WI (AM)

SAS Swimming

Royston Tennis Club

Swimply The Best

2nd Thurs monthly, 7.30pm, Thriplow VH. Contact Dorothy Woods 01763 208778, dorothy.woods@btinternet.com

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

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

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

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

Todder Group at royston evangelical church

Fri 9.30-11am For any children below school age and their carers in the Church building.

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

Under Five’s Story Time

Fri.’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library University Of The Third Age 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

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.

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

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 Fri’s, 7 - 10pm, Coombes Community Centre, Tues 4 - 6pm Lots of fun, just come along! Gary Leask - 0774 776 2829

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 Meet 4 times a year at Heath Sports. A forum for all sports clubs in Royston and the surrounding area. Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@btinternet.com

Stage Right Studios

Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sat’s 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. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@ fsmail.net

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Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7DA Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace. org.uk or at Royston Library

The Counsellor (18)

A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.

Saturday 4th January 7.30pm

Ender’s Game (12A)

After the Earth was ravaged by the Formics, an alien race seemingly determined to destroy humanity, Seventy years on, the people of Earth remain banded together to prevent their own annihilation from this technologically superior alien species.

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January 7.30pm Gravity (12A)

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.

Saturday 11th 3pm

Free Birds (U)

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up with the insane idea of travelling back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good

Friday 17th January 7.30pm

The Butler (12A)

The story of Cecil Gaines (an African American) from his humble beginnings working on a plantation in the South, to his longstanding career as a butler in the White House, serving under eight different presidents.

Saturday 20th January 7.30pm The Hunger Games: Chasing Fire(12A) Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

Friday 24th and Saturday January 25th 7.30pm

WI PM

The WI PM group recently celebrated their 90th birthday, and continued the celebrations at their December meeting. After mulled wine and the usual business they exchanged Christmas Cards and then proceeded with games and quizzes. Everyone entered into the spirit of feely bags and number, alphabet and jumbled town puzzles before enjoying tea with mince pies. Entertainment was provided by Jean Emes and her ukulele band and a fun sing-song.

The Competition was won by Anne Harrison and the Raffle by Gwen Simmons. The next meeting is on January 9th at 1.45pm in the Heritage Hall when Martin Copping will be giving a talk on St.Paul’s Cathedral. If you would like information about the institute please phone 01763 261775.

Paul and Tina Davey, MsRCVS ,Veterinary Surgeons 7 Mortlock Street, Melbourn, Royston Herts SG8 6DB

We have a small car park behind the surgery, accessed via Mortlock Close.

Tel. 01763 262696

Saving Mr Banks (12A)

Emma Thompson is superb as Author P. L. Travers who reflects on her difficult childhood whilst meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her famous creation Mary Poppins.

Saturday 25th January 3pm Frozen (U)

An epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa

Friday 31st January & Sat 1st February 7.30pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (12A) The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland.

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£3000 community fund windfall

The Listing is delighted to announce that Royston and District Community Transport were successful in their bid to secure funding from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund, with a staggering 45% of the total votes in North Hertfordshire.

Sincere thanks go to all those who voted and helped this worthwhile organisation, which offers door-to-door transport for people living in Royston and the surrounding villages of North & East Hertfordshire and South Cambridgeshire who are unable to use conventional public transport and do not have the use of a car.

The £3000 funds received will go towards a new minibus.

Thanks are also extended to Alan Tobin of the British Queen in Meldreth, who kindly made a £245 donation with the proceeds from their carol-singing evening held on December 9th.

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the ad hoc cocktail club Apple Mojito January.... a time for temperance and sobriety. You can still catch up with friends at Ad Hoc though, with our fabulous Mocktails.

Our recommendation this month is out zesty, healthy and fruity Apple Mojito.

4 wedges lime 1 wedge apple Sprig mint Sugar syrup Soda water 1 In a Boston glass add the limes and apple then muddle to release the juices.

2 Slap the mint between your hands to release the oils then add to the glass.

3 Add a splash of sugar syrup then fill with ice.

4 Shake the cocktail vigorously until frosted on the outside then poor the contents into a tall glass.

5 Garnish with a slice of apple and some mint then top up with soda water.

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Knibbs are delighted to announce the winner of their Christmas Draw.Mrs Teresa Goddard of Royston has won a Christmas Turkey. Teresa said “I am over the moon - I never win anything!”

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royston ladies circle

Royston Ladies Circle has been running for over two years having rechartered in March 2011. It is currently going from strength to strength with 13 members enjoying meeting twice a month. Whilst numbers are strong, there is always room for more. Any lady aged between 18-45 years is invited to come along and get involved.

Ladies Circle has had a super year of fun, friendship and laughter, carrying out activities such as a bread making class, a theatre trip, a dance class, a recipe swap evening, a Christmas decoration making class, a visit to a chilli farm, a pamper evening and much more.

Future events include a belly dancing class, bowling, bike ride and Segway driving to name a few!

There is also the fundraising element. This year we have assisted the Round Table with the Santa sleigh, including running the Melbourn sleigh evening and running the new Litlington evening run. Ladies Circle also ran a quiz night at Meldreth village hall, attracting over 90 people and raising over £900. Requests have been made for funding which we have supported, including donating some money to the Friends of Chernobyl charity so that children visiting Melbourn from Belarus could buy a pair of shoes to take home with them, Home Start and other local causes.

Whilst the name is Royston Ladies Circle, the group has attracted members from many surrounding villages such as Bassingbourn, Melbourn, Arrington, Harston and Litlington. We meet every second and third Thursday evening of the month.

If you would be interested in getting involved with Ladies Circle, or believe we might be able to help with a fund raising project that you are involved in, then please contact the current Chair, Hannah Paradis on 01763220967.

Local Markets in January Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Greenhouse Markets Thursdays - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 4th January 10am - 2pm Orwell Village Hall

Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 11th January from 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall Shepreth Village Hall Market No markey in January

Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 4th January Croydon Village Market 9am - 12noon Linton Village Sun 26th January College 10.30am - 1pm Village Hall

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sandon Farmers’ Market Sat 11th January 3rd Saturday monthly 9am - 12noon Village Hall Sat 18th January 9.30am - 12noon

The Life List: Lessons Learned With age, so they say, comes wisdom. However, there are sometimes lessons you wish you hadn’t learned.

1. When you pull an ugly face, it doesn’t stay with you as the wind changes. Age is going deliver that fate to you anyway.

2. Ailing animals don’t really go to a lovely farm in the country. Goldfish couldn’t live that long either, or change colour while you were at school.

3. Your uncle Bob - the one you really look like - wasn’t really your uncle after all...

4. Pickled onions won’t put hair on your chest, no matter how many you

eat. Similarly, eating crusts won’t give you curly hair.

5. Grandparents weren’t always in dire need of soap and hankies when it came to presents.

6. Grown-ups got scared & sad too.

7. Even teachers didn’t know the answer to everything.

8. There was never a situation where long division or trignometry saved your life.

9. No one would ever love you as unconditionally as your mum and dad.

10. However hard you try, you can’t make weekends, summer holidays, or childhood itself last forever.

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LUMEN ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTS, SG8 7AF www.stagerightstudio.com

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WHETHER YOU WANT A CAREER IN DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

Former student Adam was accepted at Laine Theatre Arts & the Urdang Academy but trained at Bodywork Company Studios on a full scholarship! Adam has performed on 2 world cruises as well as tours of “Dancing Queen” & “Spirit of the Dance” performed in music videos & danced at the Brit Awards!

Former student Kimberley went on to train at Mountview & has worked extensively ever since in musicals such as “Footloose”, “Rent” & “A Man Of No Importance”! Kim was a member of Channel 5’s “Don’t Stop Believing” super group & has appeared in numerous commercials!

Former student Callum furthered his training at the Australian Dance Performance Institute. Callum has appeared in music videos and performed on cruises as well as being in “Chicago” the musical and the National Tour of “Cabaret” with Will Young!

Former student Anna continued her training at Italia Conti on a full scholarship and also trained at the Actors Centre! Anna has played “Kelly” in Eastenders, presented for MTV and is an accomplished model!

OR TO GET FIT, BUILD CONFIDENCE, MAKE FRIENDS & HAVE FUN!

STAGE RIGHT HAS IT’S OWN PREMISES HOUSING 3 FULLY EQUIPPED DANCE STUDIOS, A PRACTICE ROOM, A SNACK BAR & DANCEWEAR SHOP!

AN EXTENSIVE TIMETABLE OF AFTER SCHOOL & WEEKEND CLASSES IN BALLET, TAP, MODERN, JAZZ, STREETDANCE, COMMERCIAL, LYRICAL, CONTEMPORARY, ACROBATIC DANCE, MUSICAL THEATRE, DRAMA & SINGING BTDA & ISTD EXAMS & MEDAL TESTS, COMPETITIONS, SHOWS, FULLY QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CRB CHECKED TEACHERS, PRIVATE LESSONS, MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY STAGING LICENSED MUSICALS

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Red Onion Soup with Melting Gruyere Croutons Serves 4

Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes

EATS & DRINKS

Kick Start Your New Year at Palazzo We hope you had a lovely Christmas and look forward to welcoming you this January

Ingredients:

After the indulgence and expense of Christmas and 15g butter 650g small red onions, peeled the New Year, this hearty soup is the perfect antidote. and thinly sliced 2 tsp brown sugar Ideal for a warming winter 1 tbsp flour lunch or supper it’s simple 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard to make, tastes delicious 1.2litres beef or vegetable and doesn’t cost a fortune.

• 2 tbsp olive oil • • • • • •

stock

• Few sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra to garnish • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 8 thin slices day old French bread • 75g Gruyere cheese, grated

Tip

If you use stock made up from stock cubes taste the soup before adding any seasoning as some can be quite highly seasoned.

Heat the oil and butter in a large, deep heavy-based saucepan until the butter is sizzling. Add all the sliced onions and cook very gently over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Sprinkle over the sugar and cover and cook for a further 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden.

Stir in the flour and half the mustard and cook for 1 minute, then gradually stir in the stock. Add the thyme sprigs, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper (see Tip) and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Lightly toast the slices of French bread on one side. Spread the untoasted sides with the rest of the mustard and top with the grated Gruyere cheese. Pop under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and top each with two hot Gruyere croutons. Serve immediately garnished with thyme sprigs.

FREE bottle of house wine

One bottle per table, per visit when booking in advance. Minimum spend £30. Offer valid to 31st January 2014. Only one voucher per visit.

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COMMUNITY

JANUARY 14 • ISSUE 101

What’s on Give Blood

Royston Town Hall, Thurs 30th Jan, 1 – 3.215pm & 4.30 – 7pm

Ramblers Walk

Mon 30th Dec, 10am Start gridref: TL384454 Distance: 6 miles Meet at car park behind Melbourn Bowls Club on the Moor, map/grid ref: 209/TL384454. A circular walk via Shepreth, Meldreth and the River Mel. Bring rations Contact: John & Hilary 07875 629713

Ramblers Walk

Tues 31st Dec, 9.20am Group: Royston Date: Tuesday 31 December 2013 Start gridref: TL 336 372 Distance: 6 miles Contact: David Allard 01763 242677 / 07791 198026 Meeting place: Number 23 bus at 9:10 at Royston bus station or Therfield, opposite the Fox and Duck PH

Ramblers Walk

Thurs 2nd Jan, 9.45am Start gridref: TL 412 345 Distance: 5 miles Contact: Lesley Abbiss 07734 111225 Meeting place: Heath CP at 9:30am or The Woodman PH

Walking the Boundaries

Thurs 2nd Jan, 10.30am – 1pm A free guided 5-6 mile ramble across the estate, accompanied by one of the walks team, passing through woodland and parkland, seeing the estate from a different viewpoint Information: 01223 206000, wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Women in 1800s

Ramblers Walk

Sat 4th Jan, 10am Start gridref: TL257297 Nearest town: Stevenage Grade: Moderate Distance: 6 miles Longer description: Weston, Clothall Contact: Harold and Carol 01438 353666 Meeting Place: The Cricketers, Weston Post Code: SG4 7DA Social Details: Call leader to book meal after the walk

Sat 4th Jan, 10am Start gridref: TL407459 Distance: 2 miles Meet at Fowlmere RSPB car park (donation), map/grid ref: 209/ TL407459. Bring rations, note that cake will be provided at coffee break.

Walk round the Reserve. Note there is the option of an additional self-led 5km (3 mile) walk Contact: Janet 01223 356889

Fri 24th Jan, 7.30 Told by Daniel Morden and Hugh Lupton Cambridge Junction Box Office: 01223 511511

Burns Night

Richard III, William Shakespeare

Burns Night Supper

Ramblers Walk

TENS Night

Sun 5th Jan, 9.45am Start gridref: TL 246 338 Distance: 9 miles Contact: David Allard 01763 242677 / 07791 198026 Meeting place: THCP at 9:30am or Baldock CP, The Twitchell from High Street via Simpson Drive

Antique & Collectors Fair Sat 4th & Sun 5th Jan With Postcards & Militaria Woodgreen Animal Shelter, Godmanchester

Enrol for WEA Courses Tues 7th Jan, 10 - 11am Royston Town Hall Choice of 2 courses Please pay by cheque Contact: 01763 268678

Moscow City Ballet - Swan Lake

Ramblers Walk

The Odyssey

Sat 4th Jan, 10am – 4pm An introduction to ferrets, nets and traps used to control rabbits and then into the parkland to use the ferrets to catch rabbits with purse nets Tickets: 08442 491895, ticketingsupport@iristicketing.co.uk

Learn the Art of Ferreting

Wed 8th Jan, 7pm With The Meridian Sixth Form College and Royston Town FC Meridian School is offering students the opportunity to enrol onto a BTEC Level 3 Sport Course or an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership qualification Meridian School Hall, Royston

Sat 4th Jan, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café Linton Village College, Linton

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Sat 25th Jan, 8pm Haggis or Sausage supper with the usual veg and typical Scottish dessert Bar, raffle, music and picture quiz, please wear tartan Reed Village Hall Tickets: 01763 848349

Reed Gardening Club

Monthly Craft Market

Tues 14th Jan, 9.30 - 11am Come and see our school at work Everyone welcome Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE Contact: 01763 235100, admin@ tannerydrift.herts.sch.uk

FREE

Tues 14th Jan, 10 - 11.30am 10 week study of English Music

By Peter Goodwin Royston Town Hall

Thurs 2nd Jan, 8pm Illustrated talk by Tom Doig Royston & District Local History Society Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

Fri 3rd Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Cambridge Corn Exchange

Open Morning

Events are

Wed 8th Jan Annual supper and quiz night

Football Education Programme Information Evening

Amanda Kelleher: Mean Things I Did To My Sister

Fri 11th Jan, 7.30pm With up to 5 live musicians on stage, she will explore the various twists and turns of a life lived on the edge via new comedy blues songs Cambridge Junction Box Office: 01223 511511

Goldilocks & the Three Bears Pantomime

Sun 12th Jan, 3pm Royal British Legion Club, Mill Road, Royston

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Elizabeth to Elizabeth

Tue 14th - Sat 18th Jan, 7.45pm Cambridge University European Theatre Group ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085 Sat 18th Jan, 8 – 11.45pm The disco will be presented by “G Force “ Entry fee applies Royal British Legion Club, Mill Road, Royston

Fantasy

Tue 21st - Sat 25th Jan, 7.45pm Cambridge University Dance Society invites you to spend a magical evening exploring the hinterland between dreams and reality From the society that brought you Enigma comes a spectacle that showcases some of the best dance talent in Cambridge and will take you on an enchanting journey of fantastical discovery ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

Cambridge News Job Fair

Wed 22nd Jan, 10am Don’t miss your chance to be part of the region’s biggest and best careers event Cambridge

New Fundraising group starting in Royston

Wed 22nd Jan, 10am With planning for the 2014 campaign already underway, the local Marie Curie fundraising team are looking to set up a new fundraising group in Royston and have an information meeting Palazzo, Royston

Baby & Toddler Reflexology Wed 22nd Jan, 10.30 - 11.30am Free introductory session to baby and toddler reflexology Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Contact: 01763 242164

Rubbish

Thurs 23rd Jan, 8pm With John Robinson from NHDC, talking about recycling and general waste collection Everyone welcome Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Sat 25th Jan, 8pm Welcome drink, 4 course meal, bar and raffle In aid of save the children Barley Town House Tickets: 01223 264355

Burns Night Supper

Sat 25th Jan, 8pm 3 course supper including “wee dram” Scottish music and dancing Address to the Haggis with traditional speeches and Piper Ashwell Primary School Contact/tickets: 01462 742269

Exhibition- Silent Voices and Deserted Homes

Sat 25th & Sun 26th Jan It sees the culmination of a year’s work, grant-aided by the “All our Stories” Heritage Lottery Fund You are warmly invited to join us to find out more about this curious parish.

The Marshall Room, Old Rectory restaurant, Wimpole Hall

Speakeasy

Sun 26 Jan, 8pm Speakeasy is a brand new spoken word night ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

Musical Theatre Bar Night

Mon 27 Jan, 8pm Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society is pleased to once more present its ever-popular cabaret evenings ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

Del Amitri

Tues 28th Jan, 7.30pm Del Amitri return from a ten year sabbatical to wheel out every hit from every era of their lengthy recording career Cambridge Corn Exchange Box Office: 01223 357851

Blue Stockings

Tue 28 Jan - Sat 1 Feb, 7.45pm Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

JANUARY 14 • ISSUE 101 Footlights Smoker

Paul Carrack

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Hal Cruttenden

Cambridge Footlights Tue 28 Jan, 11pm Footlights bring you the funniest songs, sketches, monologues and standup in an hour of non-stop, backto-back fun-filled hilarity ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

Thurs 30th Jan, 7.30pm The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents an evening of American classics conducted by internationally acclaimed David Charles Abell ADC Theatre, Cambridge Contact: 01223 300085

Cambridge Modern Jazz

Thurs 30th Jan, 8pm A brand new band of four master musicians with their take on jazz classics and originals Colin Oxley, Graham Harvey, Jeremy Brown and Matt Skelton Cambridge Modern Jazz at Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB58BA Bookings: modernjazz@hiddenthing. com

Khandel Light, Speaker Dr Peter Gough Fri 31st Jan, 7.20pm Visitors welcome Royston & Saffron Walden NT Association at Market Hill Rooms, Royston Contact: 01799 513120

Fri 31st Jan, 7.30pm Christened as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’ in a recent BBC4 documentary, internationally respected British singer songwriter, Paul Carrack, returns to familiarground Cambridge Corn Exchange Box Office: 01223 357851 Fri 31st Jan, 8pm Hal’s comedy is simultaneously warm and catty, straight and camp Cambridge Junction Box Office: 01223 511511

Throughout the month CADS pantomime

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Fri 24th, Sat 25th, Fri 31st Jan & Sat 1st Feb Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston Tickets: 07925 674967

Melbourn and District Photographic Club

Local photographers are welcome to join this friendly club meeting Tues, 7.30pm 14th Jan, Competition: Panel prints 21st Jan, Lecture: Birds, beasts and geysers by Barrie and Liz Hatten 28th Jan, Competition: Inter-club print and projected image battle Foxton Village Hall Sat 18th Jan, 1.30pm Cambridge Camera Club Inter-club digital competition Whittlesford Village Hall

RCH Classes

Mon 6th Jan, Pilates Classes, all Levels Tues 7th Jan, Baby Massage Course Tues 7th Jan, Baby Yoga Course Throughout Jan, Yoga Classes Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact/bookings: 01763 247440

French Photographers Exhibition

Until Jan 2014 Exhibition by Maggie Allen Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston

Robin Hood

Until Sun 12th Jan Cambridge Arts Theatre Box Office: 01223 503333

Cinderella

Until Sun 26th Jan Starring EastEnders’ Gillian Wright (Jean Slater), this year’s magical extravaganza is brought to you by the team behind last year’s critically acclaimed Robin Hood, and once again we promise you live music, stunning sets, slick choreography, sensational costumes and spectacular musical numbers Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

ELO Experience

Fri 31st Jan, 7.45pm Come and hear their greatest hits reproduced by the exciting and incredible ELO Experience Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Thumbelina

Black Coffee

Until Sat 25th Jan Robert Powell stars as Poirot in Agatha Christie’s first ever play, Black Coffee Cambridge Arts Theatre Box Office: 01223 503333

Doctor Faustus

COMMUNITY

Until Sat 1st Feb The Marlowe Society celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Marlowe’s birth with Doctor Faustus Cambridge Arts Theatre Box Office: 01223 503333

Until Sat 4th Jan A brand-new, brightly-coloured, action-packed musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale Cambridge Junction Box Office: 01223 511511

The Heath Sunday Menu 1 – 3pm every Sunday The Sunday Roast Deal, £10 For the kids, £5

Family Friendly Event

run, bike, swim, gym, yoga

New Year - New Shoes!

How do you buy your sports shoes? Online, in a discount sports store or because they ‘look good’? If so, then you might be wearing the wrong shoe.

If you are flat-footed and/or have weak ankles or knees, then you need a shoe which supports your foot and corrects any problems. We specialise in putting you in the right shoe for your foot and leg type. It’s all part of our fantastic, friendly service. ‘Gait’ analysis does not always give the correct fit so we offer podiatry fit and look at your feet as a podiatrist would - it’s simple, easy and accurate.

We are a super-friendly running specialist and give advice and support to all our local runners, cyclists and swimmers. We are approachable and participate in all the sports which we support. We stock shoes from: Asics, Brooks, Hoka One One, Mizuno, New Balance, Saucony and clothing from a wide-range of running, cycling and swimming specialists.

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LATINERCISE CLASSES

Kelly Smith is calling to all of Roystonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lovely people to make fitness the fun part of their daily routine! She launched her fabulous Latin Inspired fitness class LATINERCISE in November 2012 and its gone from strength to strength in Royston and Baldock - Kelly has danced since the age of 3 but specialised mostly in Ballroom and Latin and after the birth of her son two LATINERCISE CLASSES years ago decided that she could make shedding the WITH KELLY SMITH baby weight and getting her fitness level back as part of her work launching LATINERCISE. Overhearing so many DO YOU LOVE STRICTLY COME DANCING? women saying I could never do that whilst watching Strictly, she instantly thought, YES WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN SOME OF THE MOVES? WHY NOT TRY YOU CAN! Kelly says the first steps are the hardest in any form of exercise but with commitment it will become part of your routine and give you a confidence boost OR too in no time.

LATINERCISE is for lovers of dance not A fitness class where Aerobics and BALLROOM & LATIN with a partner for Freestyle meet Strictly Come Dancing beginners Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha necessarily dancers and if you like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;STRICTLY Cha, Rumba, Jive. come dancingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; she guarantees you really will MONDAY Strictly Latinercise for 2! enjoy Latinercise, if not for the playlist alone.

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Complete HypnoBirthing Antenatal Classes helping you to birth as nature intended, safely, calmly, easily and beautifully.

NOW IN ROYSTON at Royston Complementary Health Centre Group or Private Classes with limited availability.

Benefits also extend postnatally including high APGAR scores for baby, diminishes PND, easier feeding & sleeping, greater bonding and much more!

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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

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DENTIST January 14 • ISSUE 101

Dr Shikha Mittal BDS (Hons), MFDS (RCS Edin), PgCert Imp (UCL) Principle Dentist at Royston Dental Suite, High Street, Royston

HEALTH & BEAUTY

volunteering opportunities

It’s a New Year, treat yourself to the perfect smile in 2014

General and Cosmetic Dentistry at Affordable Prices Implants, Tooth Whitening, Cosmetic Tooth Straightening for Adults

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Age UK are looking for Volunteers to help relaunch their 10 – 3 Club which meets on a Wednesday in the Queensway Centre NHDC Play and Sport are looking for Youth Club Assistants for the Burns

By Joanna Guiver BABTAC & Beauty Specialist Road Hangout between 3.30pm and Electrolysis 6pm on Tuesdays Wood Green Animal Shelter at Heydon are looking for volunteers support their Charity Shop to raise vital funds for the Charity’s work supporting and re-homing animals.

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

29-31 High Street, Royston SG8 9AA

By Joanna Guiver BABTAC Electrolysis & Beauty Specialist 01763 244805

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HEALTH & BEAUTY January 14 • ISSUE 101 EMBRACE IT? OR DISGRACE IT?

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January, the time of year when hundreds of us choose to have a fresh fitness and lifestyle regime. New fitness trends, DVDs, classes, gym memberships and New Year resolutions will see us Going for Gold in January and slipping away by Spring!

So, in 2014, will you EMBRACE IT? or DISGRACE IT? Let’s face it many of us want to be able to feel great, look healthier, drop a dress size, de-stress, improve our fitness levels, have a greater sense of wellbeing or just look fit!

I believe that everyone can enhance their lifestyle through fitness and wellbeing which is why I want YOU to think about whether you are going to embrace it or disgrace it this year.

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EMBRACE IT • Finding what keeps you motivated to stay active is key • Try everything you see! The more you enjoy your chosen fitness activity, the higher your chance of keeping going • Go with friends, not only social but you’ll feel commited to a new class or club as you’ll never want to let your friends down!

• Whether or not you already have a fitness/well being routine, always take on a fresh challenge with an end goal, great for motivation and refreshing for your mind • Keep it varied for an overall sense of fitness and well being.

DISGRACE IT • Don’t over commit, trying to go from zero to hero in a week will just leave you feeling exhausted not exhilarated.

• Dreading going to the gym or for a run or whatever activity you’ve chosen will see you giving up before March. Choose your fitness activity wisely • Boredom is not a great motivator. Change one thing about your fitness /activity routine every couple of months to keep you evolving and stopping the rot setting in. This doesn’t have to mean skip your favourite class as any good instructor will change the format regularly - perhaps go outside on your bike instead of in the gym, just a simple change • Everytime you think you don’t want to do your fitness / activity routine, just think how good you always feel after - focus on the result not the process.

Use EMBRACE IT or DISGRACE IT rules to keep motivated and to stick with your fitness / lifestyle changes for 2014. Royston has everything on offer from pilates, yoga and dance, to team sports, gym challenges and much much more, there really is no excuse!

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Saturdays: 9.00-10.00am – improvers, 10.15-11.15am – beginners Classes taught by Cathryn Jaffray in well appointed studios in Royston

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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I’m David “Aussie” Ayliffe and I am the new manager of the Heath Sports Gym. Over the coming months you will see significant changes to the way we will be conducting our services to you. We will be offering more fitness choices for you and the whole family.

Currently we offer: Cardio and Weight Room: For those who are wanting to jump on a treadmill / rower, pump weights or have a personal trainer available to set programs or goal settings.

TeenFit: 1hr fitness and nutritional advice classes for teens aged 12-16. These are held every Monday and Wednesday afternoon 5-6pm. (Saturday morning DAVID AYLIFFE, sessions will be available in the New Year).

MANAGER OF HEATH Services coming in the New Year.

SPORTS GYM New and improved Free weights section: These are aimed at guys and girls serious about pumping heavy weights, incorporating Olympic weights and bars, fixed weighted barbells, dumbbells, racks and benches FIGHTING FIT UNITED KINGDOM An extension of the well known brand Fighting Fit Australia (established over 15 years ago), Fighting Fit United Kingdom will be setting up at the Heath from the end of January 2014. This specialised health and fitness service utilises Boxing & Combat conditioning to get you and keep you fit. Fighting Fit United Kingdom services include: Open group boxing for fitness and skills, 1hr classes, for both males and females and specific ladies only sessions too.

1 on 1 or small groups up to 4 people Personal Training sessions (30 min - 1 hr sessions).

Boot Camps: Throughout 2014 we will be rolling out a number of 4-12 week Boot Camps for both males and females and a specific Ladies only boot-camp. The first 30-day bootcamp starts on 28th January.

For further information on any of our fantastic services, please contact David Ayliffe, Level 3 Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor, Heath Sports Gym, 0777 550 7590, david@fightingfituk.co

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BUSINESS

January 14 • ISSUE 101

Diary for Royston

What if your local school decides to have its annual fete on a particular date, only to discover too late that there is a rival event scheduled for the same date? How annoying, but unavoidable because there is currently no easy way for Roystonians to have a calendar view a year or more in advance.

This was the observation raised by a number of attendees at a recent Community Breakfast meeting at The Bull Inn. Tony Briar of the Rotary Club of Royston undertook to investigate what could be achieved and, at the following Community Breakfast meeting, demonstrated a workable solution based upon an electronic diary. All present agreed that the system showed great potential.

Try it for yourselves at www.roystondiary.info.

The idea is that the diary can also be embedded into a club or society’s own website and tailored to suit. For example, the Royston Football Club website could show a version of the diary but with only football fixtures and training sessions included, and yet have this same information available more widely across the rest of the community.

These are early days but Tony is keen to drive this idea forward if there is enough interest.

Initially the Royston Diary will be co-ordinated and run under the auspices of Royston Rotary Club with a view to handing it on elsewhere once it is running smoothly. If you think that your club, society, church or any other organisation would benefit from this free community diary please email your interest (via The Listing) to info@townhousepublishing. co.uk.

Roysia Women’s Club

During December members attended the NAWC Christmas Carol Service in Oxford Street, London and the regional Christmas lunch in Welwyn Garden City. We also celebrated the last meeting of 2013 with our Christmas Dinner at the Heath Sports Club where we had a wonderful Christmas meal and disco music to follow. This was a much enjoyed evening to end the year.

We are looking forward to 2014 when we celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our first meeting for the year will be on 6 January with a social. Speaker meetings during January will include John Procter will be taking us on a journey to remote Northern Norway to hear about the Sami people; and Janet Bevan will be coming from the Cambridgeshire branch of “Headway” to speak about this charity which aims to improve life for patients after brain injury.

New members are always welcome. Why not join one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday evenings which start at 8pm. For further details please contact Wendy Pearce 01763-231381 or Mavis Ingle 01763-222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

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Thank you for the amazing support from Calling all Runners visitors and volunteers at Royston Tesco recently for funds raised in support of those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (of which the British Red Cross is a member) launched an Emergency Appeal with Tescos nationwide allowing its stores to be used for an emergency collection And Roystonians can feel proud of themselves - Tesco Royston raised over £3000 in one weekend - the highest total in Hertfordshire.

Just £6 of the donations collected could buy a 10 litre jerry can people to in crisis Refusing to ignore collect and store clean drinking water; £10 in a bucket can buy a tarpaulin There are lots of ways you can support to make a temporary shelter for those who have been leftthe homeless; and British Red Cross: £20 could buy two hygiene kits for those who lost everything, to prevent the spread of disease. When added up it makes a huge difference to the lives of those affected.

Donations can still be made through visiting the website www.redcross. org.uk. If you are interested in running an event/collection to support this appeal, then please get in contact with Cathy Curtis, Senior Community Fundraiser ccurtis@redcross.org.uk 01992 585969.

Fancy a challenge whilst raising money for a worthwhile cause at the same time?

The British Red Cross has spaces in the following marathons: 6 April 2014 - Greater Manchester Marathon 2014. £30 to register, £300 sponsorship target.

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6 April 2014 - Paris Marathon 2014. £75 to register and £1000 sponsorship target.

13 April 2014 - Virgin London Marathon £100 to register, £2000 sponsorship target.

To register your interest please visit:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Events/Challenge-and-socialevents/Runs/

If it’s a challenge you are after then check out the website:

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Or do something simple: hold a Caring Cuppa with friends Bake a cake sale Car Wash Staff Dress Red day, School Dress Red day

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For further info, or if you wish to simply send a donation then please send to: Cathy Curtis, Senior Community Fundraiser, British Red Cross, Baker Street, Hertford SG13 7HT ccurtis@redcross.org.uk

Thank you

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Is it your New Year’s Resolution to make a Will or revise your existing Will? If so, please take advantage of our Special New Year reduced rate Wills offer.

Reduced rate wills will be available every week day from 8.00am until 6.00pm (Tuesdays until 8.00 pm) by appointment only.

Also on the Saturday morning of 18th JANUARY 2014, again by appointment only.

Reduced rates are:Double Wills - £210 plus VAT Single Will - £125 plus VAT Home visits are also available at NO EXTRA CHARGE within a 20 mile radius of Royston

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BUSINESS

January 14 â&#x20AC;˘ ISSUE 101

business award for my lingerie

Local lingerie retailer My Lingerie from Buntingford are thrilled to win the Best Newcomer Award at the recent Underlines Best Shop awards.

The well-respected industry awards evaluate different types of lingerie businesses jo and paula from throughout the UK such as in lingerie my online and mail order, as well as buntingford traditional retail.

Partner Jo Dawson said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge compliment to know that the industry has recognised our contribution and the potential of MyLingerie. MyLingerie is a beautiful shop and we take great pride in giving our customers a friendly but professional service and an all round enjoyable shopping experience.â&#x20AC;?

The shopping experience and special ambience felt when in the shop were specifically referred to by the judges.

Jo went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had lots of fun at the awards presentation and with no prior knowledge of the results, it was a fantastic surprise when MyLingerie came out of the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s envelope. We are deeply touched by all of the lovely comments and good wishes we have received from everybody since it was announced.â&#x20AC;?

Congratulations from all of us at The Listing!

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Happy New Year!

I hope you all enjoyed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the festive seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and were able to spend some time relaxing with your family and friends.

Many self-employed people and small business owners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take enough time off to recharge their batteries, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important to take the opportunity when you can.

Christmas and New Year is also a perfect time for reviewing the julian berry past and looking forwards to the future so, with that in mind, here are three business New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resolutions you may wish to consider:

Look after your customers

Put something in place to make sure you remember to contact all your customers regularly. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to say? At the very least, offer them free, useful information, or ask their opinion on how you could serve them even better, every two to three months.

Look after your money

As a learned business expert once told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The three most important things in every business are cash, cash and cash.â&#x20AC;? Without cash, even the biggest businesses canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive, so have an up-to-date cash flow forecast, spend your money wisely and keep on top of invoicing, ruthlessly chasing bad debts.

Look after yourself

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All work and no play makes Jack a dull boyâ&#x20AC;? claims the old proverb, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse than that. All work and no play can harm your health, ruin your relationships and drain your determination.

Review your work-life balance and remember why you started the business in the first place. Stay focused on your dream, and you might stop it turning into a nightmare!

The final word goes to an Area Director of one of our local banks, he asks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you have a trusted advisor with whom you can share ideas and who can share ideas with you? If not, find one! Business can be lonely.â&#x20AC;? Well said â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Julian Berry at your service!

Best wishes for a happy and profitable 2014!

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Each week the entrepreneur rewards small businesses that tweet him and describe their business in one tweet between 5-7.30pm on a Sunday. He then chooses his favourite six and re-tweets them. #SBS Small Business Sunday is run by Theo Paphitis, Chairman of Ryman Stationary, Boux Avenue, Robert Dyas and joint owner of Red Letter Days and as a well-known former Dragon.

It was created by Theo in 2010 to promote local small architect dylan businesses that are entrepreneurial in spirit. The lucky winners are morton with theo re-tweeted to Theoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400,000 followers are become part of a friendly paphitis, founder of club of winners of like-minded individuals. small business sunday Winners are also profiled on www.theopaphitissbs.com which is exclusive to #SBS winners.

Dylan Morton, from Royston, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been a long time coming, I have been tweeting on a Sunday for 18 months now to attract more interest locally. I had a reminder set each week so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken a lot of persistence. My tweet was promoting the full architectural services we offer for homeowners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now become part of the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network, get a profile page on the Small Business Showcase website and lots more Twitter followers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We operate operate throughout Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire area so we have a very niche market, we specialise in residential architecture and dealing with homeowners.â&#x20AC;?

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COMMUNITY

January 14 • ISSUE 101

Science in action

The children from St Mary RC School in Royston visited Johnson Matthey as part of the Children Challenging Industry Project, a programme aimed at encouraging children’s interest in science and improving their perceptions of the chemical industry. The children were able to see science in the workplace.

Says Deborah McGarrity, Royston Site & Community Co-ordinator at Johnson Matthey, “The difficulties of attracting young people into careers in science have been well documented in recent years.

From this perspective, I think it is important that schools in our area understand what Johnson Matthey actually does, and how exciting and varied a career in science can be.”

Robert Dunbar, Headteacher and St Mary’s was most appreciative of Johnson Matthey support.

Exciting new Football programme

The Meridian Sixth Form, in conjunction with Royston Town Football Club, are pleased to announce the planning of a new Football Education Programme, for Year 12 students, to start in September 2014.

Meridian School are offering students the opportunity to enrol onto a BTEC Level 3 Sport Course or an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership qualification. The Football Programme has been designed so that students will be able to train full-time alongside their course of study which will enable any aspiring young Footballer to develop and progress their career in sport.

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news from our schools

A Phantastic Show!

Meridian School’s annual musical production last week was voted a spectacular success by all of the sold-out audiences of the three night run.

“What an impressive production; the school should be so proud of the staff and pupils who have taken part.” “Phantom was just the most spectacular production imaginable” “The singing and acting was outstanding and I thought it was great to have the live band, such talent in one school!”

Over a quarter of Meridian students threw themselves into the show, taking part in the cast, crew and band; rising to the challenge of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” They pulled together in rehearsals and planning over four months that resulted in, amongst many aspects, an illuminated Chandelier that fell and rose from the school hall ceiling with great drama, enchanting scenery, professional props, a highly accomplished band playing actual West End scores, an elegant and refined corps de ballet and a cast that drew the emotions of the audience with them in each and every note.

Each and every student gave something of their musical soul to ensure that their performances were of the highest quality, and the audience and students’ experiences were testament to the dedication and talent found at Meridian. They go from strength to strength in their skills over the years, and in their expectations of what they can achieve. Meridian’s Phantom has proved, yet again, that anything is possible on the Meridian stage! ‘’An unforgettable experience which presented real challenges that were met by the enthusiasm of the team. Everyone was proud to have been part of such an awesome production.” Alice Atkins, year 13 “Being in Phantom has been an amazing experience. Everyone involved has worked SO hard and created an incredible show. I already miss it and am still singing the songs. I am so glad my last production was so fantastic!” Chloe Smith, year 13

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In September and November two year 6 classes at Roysia Middle School received an offer they could not refuse! They were invited by the staff at Palazzo restaurant to receive training on how to make their own pizza.

Not only did they get expert advice from the chef on how to handle the bread dough but they also had the opportunity to assemble a pizza matched to their own personal tastes. At the end of the afternoon everyone was bubbling with excitement and loaded down with huge pizzas, balloons and quizzes – not even the miserable weather could dampen their good spirits.

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Back in September Royston Arts Festival 2013 saw thousands of people visiting sixty events, workshops and exhibitions all round the town.

Hertfordshire Life called it ‘an artistic bonanza’ and the Mayor said he’d never seen the town so busy.

Because of the tremendously positive response from everyone involved, the organisers decided to enter the festival for the 2014 EPIC AWARDS (England) and more than twenty Royston community groups have already written in backing the festival’s entry.

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The shortlist will be announced by the beginning of January and, if the festival reaches the shortlist it will also be entered for the People’s Choice Award, voted for online by members of the public.

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In the garden... January

Winter is a fantastic time to appreciate berries in the garden. There are many shrubs that offer a great display of berries during the winter months and also an important source of food for our birds to feast on.

Here are just a few of my favourites.

Cotoneaster lacteus would be in my top ten. It is a large evergreen shrub with arching branches of matt, dark green, oval leaves. The large clusters of orange- red berries give a fantastic show. Plant it in Variegated Holly Bush an open position, in well drained, fertile soil. I use it in shelterbelt plantings or as an informal hedging plant.

Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea Marginata’ is a variegated female holly.

The foliage has a pretty golden margin to the leaf and clusters of red berries. Like all female berrying hollies it will need a male plant close by for pollination. It is great as a specimen plant or as part of a mixed shrub planting scheme in well drained, fertile soil, in an open position.

Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ as the name suggests produces clusters of orange berries, much loved by the birds. It is a vigorous evergreen shrub with spiny branches. It is useful as security plant on boundary fences and can be trained effectively onto wires. Plant in well drained, fertile soil and the black birds will be for ever grateful.

Malus ‘Red Sentinel’ is one of my favourite fruiting crab apples. It is grown for its clusters of glossy, cherry like fruits that mature to bright red and last well into winter. Like all crab apples it produces white blossom in the spring, but its main season is the winter. It is a great specimen tree for the smaller garden. Malus ‘John Downie’ is another very pretty crab apple with a more orange red, elongated fruit.

Viburnum rhytidophyllum is a much underrated large, leathery leaved evergreen shrub. It produces small, white tubular flowers in late spring followed by clusters of pretty red berries which persist into the winter ripening to black. It is a bit different and well worth considering for a mixed shrub border.

Why not get out this winter and embrace the changing of the seasons?! The University Botanic Garden Cambridge and Anglesey Abbey both have good winter gardens and coffee shops to warm up in afterwards. So wrap up and get out into the garden!

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Now that January is here it’s a perfect time to start sowing seeds in trays and pots.

But how do you make sure that yours germinate and produce seedlings and then plants which thrive and grow well?

If you buy seed and cuttings compost it’s rarely necessary to sieve it as it has a very fine and even texture. However, if you’re using multi-purpose compost, you’ll need to either break up any lumps carefully with your hands or sieve it.

Depending on the types of seeds you have chosen, you will need to sow them at different depths. Some seeds are tiny and are best scattered over the surface.

Other seeds are best sown in drills. Once they are in place, in most cases you need to cover them with compost to the required depth. However others germinate best if allowed access to daylight and should be sown on the surface. With these it’s advisable to cover the surface of the tray with cling film to stop it drying out too rapidly. I like to put the seeds in place and then moisten the compost. Place the seed trays in a sink or tray containing about 1cm of water and allow the compost to soak up the water. Once the compost is just moist you should stand the trays in a position where any excess water can drain off.

Then, if necessary, put the trays in a heated propagator.

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Always watch the seed trays carefully and check them regularly to ensure that the compost is adequately moist. Once the majority of the seedlings have appeared, it’s usually not long before you need to prick them out. Generally this is carried out when the first true leaves appear. When the seedling first comes above ground you will see the ‘seed leaves’ which are relatively sturdy looking and rounded in shape. Then above this come the first true leaves which are typical of that particular plant.

When pricking out, handle the seedlings very carefully, never by their stems or true leaves, but always by the seed leaves.

Before you start to ease them out, make sure that the compost is adequately moist, so that the roots move readily without damage and that you have already prepared pots for transfer. To avoid rotting, always transplant seedlings so that they are at the same depth as they were in the seed tray.

If you find that your seedlings have become rather leggy and drawn, this is usually because they’re not receiving enough natural light; move the trays onto a south or west facing windowsill.

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