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To the July issue of The Listing

The most exciting news this month is the launch of the new community cinema in Royston. The Royston Picture Palace incorporates digital state of the art technology into the 19th Century town hall, creating an exciting cinema experience right here in the town centre.

The films are a mix of big box office successes and well-regarded recent releases, and are showing on Friday and Saturday evenings from the end of June. You can book tickets online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or buy from Royston Library.

There has been a lot of curiousity and excitement in the town with regards the cinema so we are sure the people of Royston and beyond will support their community cinema wholeheartedly in the weeks, months and years to come. Find out more on page 5.

Also this month, retail group Royston Means Business have organised a Royston Summer Rocks event in the town centre on Saturday 6th July. Expect fun for all the family and also look out for the Summer Soul event that afternoon, organised by Ad Hoc Bar and Kitchen, with soulful grooves and funky beats to entertain you into the evening.

Our pages bring you news of much much more going on in the local area, plus local businesses, organisations and sports.

There is no excuse to stay at home this summer!

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The Arts Council is funding musical events in England between 11th and 14th July this year, under the banner of “Our Big Gig”. These events are to promote and inspire music in the community as well as increase participation in music and promote social cohesion.

Over 300 live musical performances are taking place, including one here in Royston.

The Big Band Extravaganza takes place on on Sunday 14th July at The Old Bull Hotel commencing at 12 noon. Participating groups will be:

The Opus 17 Swing Band

Our own Royston based 17 piece big band formed 15 years ago.

The main repertoire is traditional big band music from the 40’s. Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and others of the era. The band boasts several current and retired professional musicians together with enthusiastic amateurs. The band often plays at 1940’s events and has authentic “Sun Tan” uniforms as worn by The Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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The Bedford Contemporary Big Band

Is led by Paul Carter, son of the trumpeter Nigel, who played lead trumpet with the BBC Big Band for nearly 40 years. As their name suggests they draw more on modern big band repertoire. On 14th July they will also be fronting two vocalists with the band.

The Big Band of Presdales School, Ware

The girls of Presdales School Big band under the direction of their music tutor Miss Jo Cheetham will open the proceedings on 14th July.

They play a mix of modern and traditional big band charts.

Footlights Quartet

A foursome of fabulous ladies who sing your favourite songs in four part harmony harmony. They are all members of the well-respected Phoenix Chorus from Potton. Theirs is guaranteed to be a varied and entertailing performance.

Admission to this event is free. Refreshments will be available to purchase from the barbecue. See The Listing what’s on guide for a snapshot of “Our Big Gig” events locally.

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OUT & ABOUT Royston Picture Palace

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bringing cinema back to royston We are delighted to announce that the Royston Picture Palace opened its doors at the end of June as Royston’s own community cinema.

The cinema is located in Royston Town Hall, which has undergone a complete refurbishment courtesy of Royston Town Council, in preparation for its new role.

Staffed by volunteers from Royston and the surrounding villages, the cinema features state-of-the-art technology.

The Royston Picture Palace is open Fridays and Saturdays, with doors opening at 6.45pm and movies starting at 7.30pm sharp (currently with no advert or trailers).

Tickets cost £6.50 for adults and £5.50 for concessions.

So what is ‘community cinema’?

It is cinema run for the community, by the community. What that means in practice is that the cinema is staffed by unpaid volunteers and all the proceeds are ploughed back into the cinema (with any ‘profits’ donated to local good causes).

This means that all prices are kept as low as possible whilst continuing to book mainstream films.

The cinema experience

Expect the full cinema experience, complete with popcorn and ice cream!

Pretty much the entire Town Hall has been refurbished by Royston Town Council, giving a smart feel to the 19th Century building.

This includes a lift for the disabled, double-glazed windows and an air cooling system in the upper hall, new toilets and repainting throughout.

Inside, Royston First, funded by Royston’s businesses, has installed custom-built seating, a 7 metre wide retractable screen and a state-ofthe-art digital projection and 17 speaker sound system.

We are confident that Royston will welcome cinema back into the town centre.

Having seen first-hand the excellent and dedicated work from our Town Manager, Geraint Burnell, that has gone in behind the scenes for the past three years to bring cinema back into the heart of Royston, it’s exciting to see the Royston Picture Palace ready to open its doors. The town’s excellent eating and drinking establishments are within easy walking distance meaning that you can make a night of it.

Initial Film Schedule Keep up to date at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk Fri 28th June The Hobbit Sat 29th June Mud Fri 5th July The Great Gatsby Sat 6th July

(tbc) Fri 12th July Side Effects Sat 13th July Fast and Furious 6 Sat 19th July Skyfall Sat 20th July Behind the Candelabra Sat 26th & 27th July Man of Steel

Films

Expect to see a broad range of films … especially initially when the organisers are trialling different genres to determine what Roystonians want to see.

The films are potentially the same as those screened in the commercial cinema chains, but on average 6-8 weeks behind the general of ‘first’ release.

The initial schedule includes the films with the highest attendance figures elsewhere in the UK such as Iron Man 3 and Fast & Furious 6 … whilst at the same time including one or two of the bigger hits from the recent past (such as Skyfall and The Hobbit). These are mixed in with highly regarded releases such as Side Effects and The Place Beyond the Pines.

How to book

Tickets are competitively priced at £6.50 for adults and £5.50 for concessions. The free parking and the fact that many people will walk to the cinema, ensure that a night at Royston Picture Palace is excellent value!

Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or pop into Royston Library to buy tickets. You may be able to buy tickets on the door but booking is recommended to avoid disappointment!

How to volunteer

Anyone who wants to help with the cinema should visit the ‘volunteers’ section of the website www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

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

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

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

after schools club

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

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

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Alzheimer’s Society

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

Angels Support Group

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

Anglia Land Yacht Club

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

Baby Rhyme Time

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

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

Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www.babymassageherts.co.uk or pennybrown1@hotmail.com BADMINTON Tuesdays Tues, 7.30 - 9pm, Coombes Community Centre - informal play, supported by Badminton England with occasional coaching sessions, all abilities. £10 per month. Contact: coombescommunity@ uwcelub.net or Gillian on 01763 248081. barkway social club Weds & Fris 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes.

Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927 Barkway Karate Club Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate. co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800 BARLEY CRICKET CLUB We run two adult Saturday league teams and a Sunday team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. For further details please contact 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www. barley.play-cricket.com Barley Tennis Club Coaching Ladies term time 1.5hr sessions Tues 1- 2.30pm rusty & beginners, Fri’s 10am improvers, 11.30am intermediates, 1pm advanced. Junior holiday courses. Coaches Jan Pledger 01763848242, Liz Wade 01763 273646 www.barleytennisclub.co.uk bassingbourn Badminton club Bassingbourn Sports Centre.Thurs 8-10pm.

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

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

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

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

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Catholic Women’s League

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

Choir - Singing Aloud

Mons 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston.

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

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

Corvus Cornix Basketball Club

Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 - 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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Frank Letts Blind Fellowship of Royston

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

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

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Friends of the Hertfordshire Way

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

Gay Outdoor Club

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

G - Stars

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

Inflatable Fun time

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

Jazz Improvisation

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

Jazzercise

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

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

Kickboxing & Kung Fu

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

Knitting Club

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

Kumon Maths & English

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

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

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

Laurels Club

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

LAZYDAISY BIRTHING CLASSES

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

Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance

Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.com Litlington Badminton Club Mons 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 LITTLE HANDS NURSERY SCHOOL, MELBOURN Preschool care & education for children 2 years to school age. A high staff to child ratio, Outstanding Ofsted report. Flexible sessions 9am to 4pm in term time. 15 hours of funded sessions for children the term after

their third birthday. Holiday clubs available for children aged 2 to 8 years. 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 Fris 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (ie Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593 Melbourn and District Gardening Club 2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887 Melbourn Bowls Club Mons 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience.

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

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 Mushroom Club

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

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

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

meldreth bowls club

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

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

MELDRETH TENNIS CLUB

A friendly club with members of all abilities.

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

North Herts Stamp Club

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

open doors

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

Papillon Playgroup

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

Play Music Play

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

quilters 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

Sats, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues. Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership. New members welcome. www. reedcc.co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656

Reed gardening club

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

Rotary Club of Royston

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

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

Royal British Legion (Women’s Section)

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

RNLI (Royston)

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

Royal Naval Assoc.

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

Roysia Women’s Club

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

Royston & District Community Transport

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

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

Royston & Dist. Family History Society

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

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

Royston & District Local History Society

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

Royston & District Mencap Society

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

New members welcome. Peter Andrew 01763 245363

Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society

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

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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 at Eternit Social club in Meldreth at 8pm everyone welcome. www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk Royston & District Probus Club 2nd Thurs monthly, 12.30 for 1.00pm lunch, Royston Golf Club A regular meeting point for retired professional and business men, often with a Guest Speaker. David Gray, 01763 245895, david.r.gray@ntlworld.com Royston & District Sports Council Meet 4 times a year at Greneway School A forum for all sports clubs in Royston and the surrounding area Di Charles 01223 207213 www.roystonsports.co.uk

Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc

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

Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust

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

Royston Allotments & Gardens Association

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

ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

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

Royston Badminton Club

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

Royston Bowling Club

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

Royston Bridge Club

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

Royston Cave

Every Saturday & Sunday and every Bank Holiday from 2.30 to 5pm (last entry 4.30), April to September. Also open on Weds during August Royston Chess Club Mons from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions.

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

Royston Choral Society

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

Beginners welcome.

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

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

Sharon 01763 244229

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

Royston District Scouting

ROYSTON RNA

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

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

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

Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

Royston Ramblers

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

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

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

Royston Rockets BMX Club

ROYSTON FOLK CLUB

ROYSTON ROUNDERS

Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact: Michael Farrow at 01763 249296 for tickets & bookings

ROYSTON GOLF CLUB

An 18 hole course & practice facilities.

Membership & Green Fees apply.

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

Royston Greenfingers Gardening Club

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

Royston Ladies’ Luncheon Club

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

Royston Lions Club

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

We serve the community and have fun too!

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

Royston YOUNG Voices

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

Royston Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Class

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

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

Royston Music Centre

Sat 9.15am-12.15pm Meridian School.

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

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

Royston Netball Club

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

Royston Power Kiters

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club.

We Weds, The Heath and can also be found there on other windy days.Training available. www.therpk.co.uk info@therpk.co.uk 01763 249199

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

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

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

Royston Royal British Legion Club

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

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

Royston Town Ladies FC

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

Royston Town Youth FC

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

Royston Trefoil Guild

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

Royston WEA

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

Royston WI (AM)

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

Royston WI (PM)

Royston Rugby Club

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

Royston Runners

ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUP

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

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

Royston Sight Information Point

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

Judy Moule 01223 503345

Royston Swimming Club

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

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

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

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

Royston Tennis Club

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

Royston Time Bank

A community skills exchange allowing you

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

Royston Town Band

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

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

Royston Writers Circle

Stephanie Prior School of Dancing

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

St John Ambulance

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

Sunbeams Baby & Toddlers

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

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

SUPPORTERS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH

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

Swimply the Best

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

Tap Dancing for Adults

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

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

TIGER TOTS PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS

Morning classes for babies 8weeks to 3yrs.

Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs.

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

Time Trackers

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

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

Royston Youth Choir

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

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

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

sandon gardener’s club

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

sas swimming

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

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

Sport Royston

Information on all sports clubs in Royston and the villages. Chairman: Ken Charles, ken. charles2@btinternet.com, Tel: 01223 207213

SQUEAKY GATE

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

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

Stage Right Studios

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

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

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

Triangle Badminton Club

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

U3A

More than 25 activity & learning groups.

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

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

VOLUNTEERING

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

William Lee’s Charity

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

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

Royston local contact: Daisy Lachat 07503 554567.

YOGA IN PREGNANCY

Classes for individuals and small groups.

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

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

Youth Club

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

ZUMBA

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

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At this month’s meeting our new president Monica Gray had the unfortunate task of informing the members that our speaker was unable to attend at very short notice. Fortunately a quiz which had been kept in reserve for such an occasion was found and used. Working in groups the members had an enjoyable time discussing and puzzling over the questions which were clues about flower names. At our next month’s meeting we welcome Damien O’Dell to speak about “Adventures of a Ghost Hunter in Herts”.

WIAM meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Market Hill Rooms, Royston. Coffee/tea is served from 10.00am with the speaker following on. Visitors are always welcome, call Irene on 01763 249455 for more information.

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At our June meeting we were entertained by Paula Dolan who spoke about the many mishaps she had encountered abroad.It all started when she went to Ibiza with her husband, mother and young sons. They went to a shop which was in a house, each room had different things in them and she was nearly accused of shoplifting because she took a large ham into another room. She had many other mishaps on her journeys.

Helen Barrett thanked her for a most informative talk and we retired for our Tea and Biscuits. The Competition for a single Rose in a vase was won by Beryl Elliott and the Raffle by Jean Emes.

The next meeting is on 11th June when Pamela Sanderson will talk on “The Old Bailey”.This is in the Heritage Hall at 1.45. If you would like to know more about our Institute please contact the President Helen Barrett on 01763 849122.

Roysia Women’s Club

royston arts festival 2013

THE multi-talented Meera Syal is to appear at this year’s Royston Arts Festival.

The star of the television comedy show The Kumars at No 42, best-selling writer, comedian, singer, journalist, producer and actress will talk about her diverse career in The Small World of Meera Syal at Greneway School on Saturday 28 September. The evening will include a question and answer session and book signing.

Festival chairman Graham Palmer said: “Meera Syal grew up in a small town much like Royston. meera syal will It’ll be a great opportunity to hear how she’s got appear at royston to where she is today!” arts festival in Festival-goers will also be able to book onto september. one hour long workshops with an Aardman model-maker, showing them how to make their own clay Shaun the Sheep or Gromit.

These are just two of around 50 events and exhibitions taking place during this year’s arts festival under the theme A Small World, running from Saturday 21 September to Sunday 29 September.

The arts festival theme will be captured at a Small World dropin event at Greneway School (Saturday 28 September) which will include sculptor Paul Bainbridge, music and poetry from Fensong, Bollywood dance workshops and short films from Paul Vernon.

Other highlights include a recital by the acclaimed pianist Clare Hammond and a workshop on Routes into the Theatre by Colin Blumenau, who appeared in 150 episodes of The Bill and was artistic director at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds and currently works as a freelance director and writer.

This year’s event will end with the traditional Last Night of the Promsstyle concert with performances from Royston schools, the Royston Youth Choir and the Hertfordshire Music Service’s Senior Windband @ Stevenage on Sunday 29 September.

Over the last few years over 40 local organisations including schools, churches and clubs have contributed to the festival.

To give everyone the opportunity to benefit from reduced prices, discounted early bird tickets will be available for the main events this year from 1 July to 31 August.

At the start of June Philip Wright entertained us with his lively talk on designing and making hats. His family have been milliners in Luton since 1889 but can probably be traced back much earlier. He brought along a large selection of hats for us to see and also try on! It was a wonderful insight into the millinery world.

Our second talk was about ‘Kitchenalia’ by Keith Goodwin, a really interesting history going back hundreds of years on gadgets, cutlery and equipment used in the kitchen. He illustrated his talk with many photos and ‘kitchenalia’ which he collects.

At the end of June Stephen Poyser spoke about ‘Beekeeping and the Gardener’. Much of our wildlife is disappearing and he showed us how Tickets and the programme of events will be we can entice bees and other insects into our gardens by the plants we available on the website at grow and thus helping to prevent their decline. www.roystonartsfestival.org from 1st July 2013.

New members are always welcome at our club. Why not come along Theevenings listing_village_stripping_Layout 1 15/05/2013 16:4 to one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday starting at 8pm. For further details please contact Wendy Pearce on 01763 231381 or Mavis Ingle on 01763 222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

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Mortgage offers have rarely been so difficult to obtain.

Lenders are now busier than they have been for several years but their underwriting remains rigid.

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A free place (worth £100)

To enter, simply answer the following question: What kind of vehicle is the Herts Air Ambulance?

1/ Glider 2/ Helicopter 3/ Aeroplane

High quality, Professional Interior Painting and Decorating Colour and Design Inspiration

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01763 261042 Mob: 07846 457 997 Decorator of Interiors Lindajest@virginmedia.com

or by email to cath@ townhousepublishing. co.uk

On 8th September 2013, The Fire Fighters Charity and Herts Air Ambulance will visit Nuthampstead Shooting Ground, near Royston, to give women the chance to drive a once in a lifetime variety of large and unusual vehicles in the ‘Ladies Driving Challenge’. Participants will be able to try their hand at manoeuvring a range of different vehicles such as fire engines, 4x4s, HGVs, diggers and tractors all kindly donated by local companies.

Event Organiser, Sean Comerford, said “The Ladies Driving Challenge promises to be an exciting day, with the chance to operate a fantastic collection of vehicles often associated with male drivers.

The Women-only Challenge is a relaxed event and focuses on handling vehicles with skill and enjoying new experiences, as well as raising money for a good cause.’

All women aged 17 or over, with a full driving licence, are welcome to join in the fun during either the morning or afternoon sessions.

Registration costs £10 and entrants are asked to raise a minimum of £90 in sponsorship. All proceeds go to The Fire Fighters Charity and Herts Air Ambulance. Gift Vouchers are available upon request so why not treat the lady in your life to a special and rewarding day whilst giving something back to two very worthwhile charities.

To take part in the Ladies Driving Challenge, entrants should register All correct answers will be on-line at: www.firefighterscharity.org. placed in a hat and the winner uk/ldc or request a registration pack or will be the first name to be drawn. Closing date 31st July Gift Voucher from Sean Comerford on 2013. The Ladies Driving sean.comerford@hertfordshire.gov.uk, Challenge takes place in 07824 837483.

Nuthampstead on Sunday 8th September.

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My name is Linda Jest and I am a female painter and decorator based in Melbourn - something that the Melbourn area definitely has a shortage of!

Over the past few years, my husband and I have worked together developing our own properties, and I have had responsibilty for designing the interiors. I have a natural flair for interior decoration and, along with the knowledge I’ve gained over the past number of years, decided to pursue this passion as a career.

I attended a specialist training course where I learnt the latest technologies in painting and wallpapering plus the basics in running my own business and am now pleased to offer my interior painting and decorating, combined with my colour and design service, in the local area.

I have a great eye for colour and accessories and “how to dress a room”, and can help advise you on your chosen colour schemes and themes.

I take great pride in my work, paying a great deal of attention to the detail and the overall effect of the room, and the finished results speak for themselves.

My natural flair for interior decoration, together with my experience as a painter/decorator, makes me an ideal choice in the local area for the following decorating services: • All interior decorating • Wallpapering • Painting – ceilings, walls, woodwork – all finishes • Advice on colour schemes • Colour and design advice • Stencil work So for your next decorating project please give me a call at home on 01763 261042 or mobile 0784 645 7797 or if you prefer e-mail me Lindajest@virginmedia.com I offer free competitive quotes.

Royston Town Youth Football Club (Founded in 1975)

Charter Standard Community Club 2009 Royston Town Youth FC are looking for new players for the forthcoming 2013/14 season All ages ranges available from Under 7 through to Under 18’s – Girls & Boys Mini-Soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side Training undertaken by experienced FA Qualified coaches at the all weather pitch based at Meridian School Matches take place on Saturday or Sunday mornings For further information on age groups and Royston Town Youth please contact: Simon Dobson Tel: 07815 322605

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Crazy Cakes

Opportunities

by Jordan Lewis

Cakes for all Occasions, Weddings, Birthdays, Christenings Variety of Designs Cupcakes and Pop cakes

www.crazycakes.co 01763 257873

Date For Your Diary

Royston Kite Festival, sponsored by Rotary Club of Royston, takes place on Therfield Heath on Sunday 4th August.

Young Entrepreneur

Welcome to Crazy Cakes

My name is Jordan Lewis, I am 15 years old.

During the summer holiday I decided to bake a special cake for my Grandad and from there I decided that I wanted to start my own cake business - that was now 3 years ago.

I make cakes for all occasions: weddings, birthdays, christenings, the list is endless.

I also make cupcakes and pop cakes.

I can design and make different flavours; rum & raisin, strawberry, lemon, chocolate, vanilla or a flavour of your choice.

I have a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, North Herts Council have approved me as a Food Business Establishment.

There are many ways to get in contact with Crazy Cakes. You can call me on 01763 257873 or email me at info@crazycakes.co My website is full of examples of my work so please have a look www.crazycakes.co

Charity Shop Helpers needed for the Marie Curie Charity Shop in Royston- Start off behind the scenes preparing stock for sale and then, after training, assist customers in the shop Wood Green Animal Shelter at Heydon are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist staff with the care and husbandry of small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs A Finance Governor is required to join the governing body at Greneway Middle School - an opportunity to work with a friendly, committed governing body with Academy status Please ring 01763 243020 or email info@roystonvolunteer. org.uk or visit www.do-it.org for more details

Newly Refurbished Village Pub • Locally Sourced Home Cooked Menu • Real Ales –01763 Fine Wines • Pub Games – Free Wifi 849144 Openthechequersbarley@gmail.com Monday to Sunday 12 to 11pm Food served Monday to Sunday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm Like us on for special offers & events Newly Refurbished Village Pub 20% off Food for Early Diners

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Summer fruits galore Throughout the season

Open Monday to Saturday 12 to 11pm Sunday 12 to 6pm Food served Monday to Saturday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 4pm Bank Holiday Monday May 6th Charity Day – Live Music Petanque Knockout – BBQ Starts from 12.30pm

Pick Your Own Strawberries available now A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk • Open 7 days a week all year round Fresh Fruit and Veg • Delicatessen • Butchers • Fishmongers • Café • Giftware • Garden Centre www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 12

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Welcome to the town centre...

a taste of italy in the town

Una Salumeria Italiana, or Italian Delicatessen, is proud to open its doors on Royston High Street. Avellino’s launched on 1st June and is already proving to be a hit with the people of Royston.

Avellino’s is named after a town in Southern Italy, not far from Naples. You may have heard of it in The Sopranos as it’s where the Alfonso, Sabino and Giuseppina fictional character Tony Soprano is from, yet more importantly it’s Russo at Avellino’s where owners Sabino and Giuseppina Russo originate from. The brother and sister team are joined by their father Alfonso Russo who works in the shop during the week.

Alfonso has been in catering for decades, and before him, his uncle in Italy had a salumeria in his home village of Prata di Principato Ultra, so fine italian food is in the family!

The Russo family have always wanted to open a delicatessen and when they came to live in Royston four years ago, discussed the possibility of doing something in the town. It was just an idea at first but this year the opportunity to enter a vacant shop arose and they decided to take the plunge.

Sabino explains: “We have grown to really love this town since moving here from London. We really hope the business has brightened the High Street, as we really feel it deserves a better reputation than it sometimes seems to have. We hope that our story will encourage others to be brave and open new businesses in the town centre that we all love so dearly. We all need to support small businesses!”

Sabino knows that in today’s world people are a lot more savvy when it comes to food and believes that the people of Royston deserve and want high quality Italian products as opposed to some of the mediocre tasting mass produced supermarket items.

This family business sells only imported items from Italy, some of which the Russo family have sourced ourselves.

So far so good, and introducing Royston to new Italian tastes is a success.

Sabino extends his thanks to everyone who’s supported Avellino’s so far, and looks forward to welcoming more people over the coming weeks. “Royston appears to have taken to us, so thank you Royston!”

Avellino’s, 26a High Street, Royston

Country food at its best ...

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

Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages

Product of the Month

*Subject to minimum order and within a 10 mile radius of the shop.

BBQ PAcks

our knibbs bbq packs are made to order and feed up to 8 people. they include a selection of free range local meats. enjoy the sunshine and your garden with friends this summer!

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

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

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LOCAL MARKETS

Summer is now in full swing, so here is our adaptation of the classic gin and cucumber combination to quench your thirst!

Cambridge Arts and Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 6th July 9.30am - 3.30pm Linton Village College Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 13th July Greenhouse Markets 9am - 12noon Every Thursday - Fashion Village Hall & Pamper Market 10am Farmers’ Market Wimpole - 4pm 2nd Saturday monthly Every Friday Arts & Crafts Market 10am- Sat 13th July from 11am - 3pm 3.30pm Wimpole Hall Shepreth Village Hall Every Sunday Market Flea Market, 10.30am Sandon Farmers’ Market Last Saturday monthly - 2.30pm 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 27th July Town Centre, Letchworth Sat 20th July 1pm - 5pm Orwell Pannier Market 9.30am - 12noon Village Hall 1st Saturday monthly Village Hall Sat 6th July Croydon Village Market 10-12pm Last Sunday monthly Orwell Village Hall Sun 28th July, 10.30am - 1pm Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston

Summer Soul

30ml Hendricks Gin 30ml Pimm’s BlackBerry and Elderflower Wedge of lemon Dash of Sugar Syrup Lemonade A cucumber

Village Hall

Royston Means Business brings the summer to the town on Saturday 6th July, with their Summer Rock event. Expect a surf simulator, magician for the children, stilt walker, Royston Town Band, live bands and DJs, in the Fish Hill Square and the High Street. For food there will be ice cream, cream teas, hog roast and lots more. Also look out for the next Royston Cash Mob from 12 noon at the Cross, with drinks in The Bull afterwards. Keep in touch with the plans on Facebook: /roystoncashmob and /roystonmeansbusiness

1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel a strip of cucumber length ways and wrap inside a tall glass.

2. Fill the glass with ice 3. In a shaker add the Hendrick’s Gin, Pimm’s and a dash of sugar syrup.

4. Squeeze in a wedge of lemon 5. Fill the shaker with ice and replace the Boston glass or cap.

6. Shake the cocktail vigorously until the outside is frosted 7. Strain into the ice filled tall glass, top up with the lemonade then garnish with a slice of lemon and a couple of straws.

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5. Roll each of the potato logs around in the batter very quickly to cover with a thin layer of batter then cover in the breadcrumbs.

6. Drop each Crocche into the hot oil and fry until they are a deep golden brown, then drain off any excess oil with paper towel.

Serve with a spicy tomato dipping sauce or garlic mayonnaise.

Buon Appetito!

We are delighted to announce that Marie Munro from Royston-based charity Youth at Risk won the bottle of pink bubbly on our stand at Royston Open Secrets.

Congratulations Marie!

Youth at Risk is celebrating 21 years of successfully transforming the lives of young people. We are a national charity based in Royston and in celebrating our coming of age we have launched our Club 21. This club has been established to help us raise £210,000.00 during our 21st year and we are looking for people to help us achieve this. Part of this is that we are looking for 21 people who are willing to raise £21.00 in total over a period of 21 days by doing something fun that they really enjoy. This could be hosting a dinner party for a few friends or taking on a sponsored event such us running/ walking or swimming.

An exciting new development is that we are now able to offer coaching sessions for young marie munro from people from our Royston offices. This is especially youth at risk with aimed at young people who have low motivation her winning bottle of and would like to achieve more, those who would bubbly like to increase their confidence and make the most of opportunities available to them.

For enquiries on either Club 21 or the coaching for young people please get in touch with Marie Munro on 01763 241120 or email: marie@ youthatrisk.org.uk

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COMMUNITY

What’s on Give Blood

Heritage Hall, Melbourn Street, Thurs 18th July, 1pm - 3.30pm & 4.30pm - 7pm

Evening of Indulgence

Wed 3rd July, 7pm - 9.30pm Come, relax & enjoy! Includes manicures, spray tanning, facials, massages and much more.

Over 14’s only, tickets available on the door.

Studlands Rise First School, Royston

Myers Briggs (MBTI) Workshop

Thurs 4th July, 6 - 8pm MBTI is one of the most widely used psychometric tools for business as well as personal development. It will give you a deeper understanding of what makes you and others tick.

The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Contact: Janet@ thetrainingmanager.com

The UNISON 20th Birthday Big Weekend

Fri 5th - Sun 7th July Three days of FREE live music and entertainment for all the family at The UNISON Birthday Big Weekend on Cambridge’s Parker’s Piece.

Over the weekend there will be a great mix of live music, children’s and family activities. The weekend concludes with the Cambridge Mela. www.cambridgesummerinthecity. co.uk

Monthly Craft Market

Sat 6th July, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café.

Linton Village College, Linton Contact: 01223 890219

Minibeast Magic

Sat 6th July, 10.30am - 2pm Take a closer look at the creepy crawlies that live at Wimpole Hall.

Contact: Jenny Middlehurst 01223 206004 jenny.middlehurst@ nationaltrust.org.uk

Summer & Craft Fair

Sat 6th July, 11am - 2pm Various stalls like hook a duck, guess the weight of the cake & facepainting. Refreshments and BBQ. All profits towards play equipment. Walgrove School, Pryor Way, Letchworth

Test Pit Digging

Sat 6th & Sun 7th July, 12pm - 4pm 30 test pits to be dug at different locations in Meldreth in order to explore how the village developed and evolved. Contact: Kathryn Betts on (01763) 268428 info@meldrethhistory.org.uk.

Wysing Arts Centre

Sat 6th & Sun 7th July, 12pm - 6pm Wysing Arts Centre’s Annual Open Weekend, a perfect opportunity for a day out in the countryside with arts, culture and local knowledge revealed Wysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TX Contact: 01954 718881, www. wysingartscentre.org

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Royston Summer Rock & Summer Soul

Sat 6th July, 1-6pm, music through to evening Fun for all the family including live bands, surf simulator, stilt walkers, magician and much more Royston Town Centre

Come Dancing at Spirella Ballroom

Sat 6th July, 7.30pm - 11pm Ballroom, Latin, and sequence dancing. All abilities welcome.

Licensed bar.

The Spirella Ballroom, Letchworth Contact/Bookings: 01234 300179

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 7th July, 10am - 4pm Home made cakes and refreshments.

Barkway Village Hall, Barkway.

Contact: 01763 849508 info@flapperfortunes.co.uk

Cambridge Modern Jazz

Thurs July 11th, 8pm Kate Williams/Bobby Wellins Quartet Hidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Bookings: 01223 514777, modernjazz@hiddenthing.com

Music for a Summer’s Evening

Fri 12th July, 7.30pm With Trevor Hughes & James Risdon, including Vivaldi, Haydn, Percy Grainger. Proceeds will be shared with the Hertfordshire Hearing Advisory Service.

Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Tickets: 07895 095455

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

Sat 13th July, 9.30am - 1.30pm Halls Green Jewellery Centre Info: www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Tom’s Trust Fun Run

Our Big Gig

Great Chishill Village Fete

Litlington Village Fayre

Sun 7th July, from 10am Approx. 5 Km Run along Thriplow tracks. Open to all ages and abilities, sorry no dogs.

Registration, sponsorship forms & this year’s lime green T-shirts available in advance via www. tomstrust.org.uk The Green, Thriplow, SG8 7RJ Sun 7th July, 2pm Traditional village fete games with fun for all ages. Teas, bouncy castle, dog show, tug-o-war and lots more!

Great Chishill Playing fields

Craft Fayre

Sun 7th July, 2pm - 4.30pm Craft demonstrations and homemade cream teas Fowlmere Village Hall Contact: 01763 208516

Selling Workshop

Tues 9th July, 6pm - 8pm Selling is the key to business success and having confidence makes all the difference The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Contact: Janet@thetrainingmanager. com

Reflections of a Rock & Roll Tour

Wed 10th July, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Reed Gardening Club

Wed 10th July, 8pm Botanic Gardens, Cambridge, Bus trip Meet Reed VH 6.15pm

Litlington Pre-School Open Day

Thurs 11th July, 9.15am - 11.30am Come and enjoy a free morning of activities and receive a voucher for a complimentary session.

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

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Sat 13th July, 10am - 2pm (1pm – 2pm adults only) Families welcome before 1pm Fun energisers, singing, harmonies, rounds Hinxworth Village Hall, SG7 5HL Contact: barbs workplaceharmony. co.uk www.superact.org.uk/ourbiggig Sat 13th July, 1pm Village Fayre with lots of family fun Includes chariot race, village bakeoff, dog show & bouncy castles.

Litlington Village Rec Contact: 01763 852363 rachael.rosemin@eviivo.com

Meet-In-Melbourn

Sat 13th July, 4pm - 6pm This is a new networking idea to bring people together for social events such as quiz nights.

Everyone welcome.

The Green Man, Shepreth Contact: 07749 530112

Barley Village Show

Sat 13th July Dog show, bird flight show, craft stalls, fancy dress, face painting and much more.

Throughout Barley Village Contact: barleyvillageshow@yahoo. co.uk

Flying Legends Air Show

Sat 13th & Sun 14th July The Bremont Horsemen Flight Team presents the worldwide debut of their thrilling new display in a trio of Supermarine Spitfires IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR

Community Rounders Tournament

Sun 14th July, 10.30am - 4pm Royston Rounders Club will be hosting a fun and friendly one day rounders tournament for businesses, clubs and organisations in Royston and the surrounding area

FREE

to list - thank you for keeping us in touch.

Please send your events to lucy@ townhousepublishing. co.uk

Equipment will be supplied, lunch and refreshments will be available The Heath, Royston Contact/bookings: 07909 598425, roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk

Meridian School Summer Fair

Sun 14th July, 11am - 3pm £15 for a table, or £25 for a double table Tables available from Meridian School Office Bookings: 01763 242236

Our Big Gig Big Band Event

Sun 14th July, 12pm - 4pm The Opus 17 Swing Band, The Bedford Contemporary Big Band, The Big Band of Presdales School There will also be a chance to try Lindy Dancing and hear a vocal group perform.

Refreshments from the barbecue will be available The Old Bull Hotel, Royston

Open Gardens

Sun 14th July, 12pm - 5pm At least 9 gardens large and small.

(Proceeds to be shared with Village Hall). Parking, limited wheelchair access, refreshments, plant stall, live music. Dogs allowed on lead. In aid of British Red Cross.

Weston Village Gardens, SG4 7AA Sun 14th July, 2pm - 5pm Three open gardens, parking, wheelchair access, refreshments, live music, plant stalls. In aid of British Red Cross Chipperfield, near Kings Langley, WD4 9BS Sun 14th July, 2pm - 5pm 10 acres of great variety and interest. Parking, wheelchair access, refreshments, live music. In aid of British Red Cross Moor Place, Much Hadham, SG10 6AA

Hitchin Thespians

18th, 19th & 20th July, 7.45pm An evening of Lloyd Webber Tickets: 01462 641575, boxoffice@ hitchinthespians.org.uk

Red Cow Beer Festival

Fri 19th - Sun 21st July More than 10 superb locally brewed ales, a selection of ciders, free bar nibbles, live music 11 High Street Chrishall, Royston, SG8 8RN Contact: 01763 838792

‘Hampers and Champers’ Revue

Sat 20th July, 8pm An action-packed revue featuring local artistes performing a series of music, sketches and comedy.Ashwell Village Hall Contact: 01462 742136, christinescholfield@hotmail.com

The Savoy Jazz Band

Sun 21st July, 12pm – 4pm Buffet lunch provided, licensed bar and raffle.

All proceeds to Friends of Reed Church.

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North Farm, Crow Lane Reed, Royston SG8 8AE Contact: 01763 848481

British Red Cross

Sun 21st July, 1.30pm - 5pm Traditional country house with wild flower meadows and woodlands (20 acres) Parking, limited wheelchair access, refreshments, live music, plant stall Dassels Bury, Dassels (Nr Braughing) SG11 2RW

Buddy and the Killer

Sun 21st July, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Carers Fayre

Tues 23rd July, 10.30am – 2.30pm Join us for refreshments at the Carers Café and gather information from many carers’ services Including relaxing pamper therapies to enjoy as well as group sessions to sample .

Letchworth Centre, Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth Contact: 01462 678804 jaqui@letchworthcentre.org

Royston Folk Club Concert Fri 26th July, 7.30pm for 8pm Hannah Sanders, Gawkey & Piefinger.

The Old Bull Inn, Royston.

Contact: 01763 249296

Bowls - A Sport for All

Sat 27th & Sun 28th July, 10am - 1pm Come and try bowls. New members welcome, any gender, age or ability.

Free coaching provided by a national qualified coach Steeple Morden Recreational Ground behind the Village hall Contact: 01763 853101, dansheehan@tiscali.co.uk

Dance Classes

Sun 28th July, 7.30pm - 10.30pm A warm welcome awaits all Ballroom, Latin and popular sequence dances at the Sunday Dance Club Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth, SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179

Charity Kite Festival

Sun 4th August, 10.30am - 4.30pm Run by The Rotary Club of Royston Admission fee, free car parking Royston Heath

Throughout the Month Cambridge Open Studios

July 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st, 11am - 6pm Original hand pulled prints, hand printed textiles, hand bound books, notebooks, cards.

The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, Royston Contact: 01763 852110 www.annapye.com anna@thewalnuthouse.freeserve. co.uk

Meldreth Monday Art Group Art Exhibition Until Sat 20th July (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons) Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, the group includes some experienced artists and some relative beginners

Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Movement and Dance Classes

Thurs mornings A new class of dance, movement and creative expression to release tension and help you feel good!

Open to all abilities to explore and enjoy Barley Townhouse Contact: 07807 854625

Hypnobirthing Classes

Starts Fri 5th July Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440

Artists Marquee

Starts Sat 6th July, 10am - 6pm Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton CB23 7EY hosts an everchanging array of exhibitors each weekend in July.

Contact: 01223 262211

Artist in Focus - Christopher Wood Starts Sat 6th July, 11.30am - 5pm Kettle’s Yard, Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ presents the third in its series of Artists in Focus Exhibitions. This is a unique opportunity to see the galleries entire collection of works by Christopher Wood.

Contact: 01223 74100 susie@kettlesyard.cam.ac,uk

Cambridge Open Studios Mini-Guide Below are your most local artist open studios. You will find the information concerning the days and times the artist will be exhibiting as well as their location, the genre of their work and their contact information as some studios are only available to visit by appointment only.

The codes indicating which weeks the artist’s will be exhibiting are as follows…

6th and 7th July (1) 13th and 14th July (2) 20th and 21st July (3) 27th and 28th July (4)

135 Anna Pye Printmaker, Textiles

The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden, Royston, SG8 0NN Tel: 07751 281756 Email: anna@thewalnuthouse.freeserve.co.uk Website: www.annapye.com Original prints and home textiles using many methods, inspired by nature and everyday life. Handmade books, cards and notebooks.

Weekends: 1 2 3 WORKING STUDIO

131 Sarah Palmer Jeweller

Tai Chi Classes

25 West Green, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7RZ Tel: 07775 651231 Email: sjcpalmer@hotmail.com Website: www.sarahpalmer.com Exhibiting in leading galleries, Sarah combines original design with simple elegance. Silver and gold jewellery, including gems. Exhibition near pub.

Weekends: 2 3 WORKING STUDIO Wheelchair Access

Saturday 6th & Sat 13th July Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440

Pilates - Beginner Classes Starts Wed 17th July Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440

Iyengar Yoga Classes

Starts Sat 27th July Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440

Fringe in the Fen

6th - 13th July A music and arts festival held in Fenstanton with the aim of raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support Box office: 01480 352826

Play Rangers

Mon 29th July - Thurs 22nd Aug Providing free outdoor play sessions for 4-11 year olds throughout the summer holidays Priory Gardens, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BP Every Mon, Weds & Fri, 12.30 – 2pm Serby Avenue Play Area, Serby Avenue, Royston, SG8 5EH Every Tues & Thurs, 12.30 - 2pm Ashwell Recreation Ground, Lucas Lane, SG7 5PH Every Tues & Thurs, 3 – 4.30pm Therfield Recreation Ground, The Grange, SG8 9QG Every Weds & Fri, 9.30 – 11am Barkway Recreation Ground, Cambridge Road, SG8 8BS Every Tues & Thurs, 9.30 – 11am Sandon School, Rushden Road, SG9 0QS Every Tues & Thurs, 9.30 – 11am

COMMUNITY

132 Jane Hollidge Potter, painter

Ivy Haus, 30 Foxton Road, Barrington, Cambridge, CB22 7RN Tel: 01223 872422 Email: janehollidge@gmail.com Website: www.janehollidge.co.uk Smoke-fired ceramic slab vessels, figures and pinch pots. New work, abstract paintings and landscapes. Garden on riverbank, with refreshments.

Weekends: 1 2 3 WORKING STUDIO

133 Janet Gammans Watercolour and acrylic paintings

6 Greenford Close, Orwell, Royston, SG8 5QA Email: janet@janetg.co.uk Website: www.janetg.co.uk Impressionist, semi-abstract paintings on canvas and original watercolours (hares included) prints and greeting cards.

Weekends: 1 2 3 4 WORKING STUDIO

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We look forward to pampering you in our relaxed and calming environment Sienna X Spray Tan Parties for a minimum of 4 people ÂŁ15 per person, including a complimentary glass of bubbly

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Reveal a healthy, glowing, beautiful skin, perfect on fine lines, acne scars, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, imperfections.

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Swiss-ball crunches work your abs through a greater range than those done on the floor.

Greater range, greater flexibility, greater abs for the beach this summer!

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Welcome to the town centre...

beautiful lingerie for all occasions

MyLingerie is a beautiful lingerie shop located in Buntingford High Street catering for all occasions. At MyLingerie we pride ourselves on the quality products and personal service we offer. Owned by friends Paula and Jo, we offer the level of service that you thought was now only a memory. We will help you find exactly what you are looking for and ensure you have a fun and enjoyable shopping experience.

We have a large selection of bras for all occasions with sizes ranging from AA to K cups and from 28-50 backs. Our extensive range of brands will ensure you will find the item you are looking for, or something that will catch your eye.

Did you know over 80% of women are wearing the wrong sized bra?

We offer a complimentary fitting service and invite you to pop in and take advantage of this free opportunity to find out if you are one of the 80%.

With prices starting at £15 there is something to suit everybody, whether it is an everyday work bra or something gorgeous for that special outing. We also stock swimwear, maternity, sports and post-surgery products, as well as night and lounge wear.

We offer a Wish List service to help friends and family when shopping for something special for you. Alternatively Gift Vouchers are also available.

Our ranges are always changing so come in regularly to see what’s new in. Buntingford offers excellent parking with the main car park just a few minutes walk away and free from 3pm and on Saturdays.

MyLingerie, 51a High Street, Buntingford SG9 9AD 01763 272923, info@mylingerie-buntingford.co.uk, www.mylingerie-buntingford.co.uk

MyLingerie a beautiful lingerie shop catering for all occasions, offering a professional and friendly fitting service. a selection of swimwear, sport, maternity, and post-surgery products also available.

51a High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AD 01763 272923 info@mylingerie-buntingford.co.uk

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Do you have hearing loss?

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

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

www.chears.co.uk

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

01763 263333

01763 263333

Free parking and easy access. Also London Office.

Free parking and easy access.

SOUND MANAGMENT FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

Townswomen’s Guild

The Wonderful World of Willow” was presented to us at our June meeting by Sandra Barker, who is a Yeoman Basket maker and Freeman of the City of London. She talked about the fascinating the history of reed and willow and its use in ancient times to make houses, boats and everyday items. Sandra brought along an assortment of examples of her work, including items such as an eel trap, a duck nest as well as many baskets for different applications.

Following a demonstration of her craft, Sandra invited us to try for ourselves. It was a very informative and entertaining evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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

North Herts Spor tsTherapy N.H.S.T

Spor tsandRemedial

Massage to help with:

Joanna Ayliffe SRMT Dip. NLSSM Contact Jo on:

t: 01763 241 061 m: 079 201 45452

e: jo@northhertssportstherapy.co.uk

Release of muscle tension and improve function Improving athletic performance by correcting muscle imbalances Injury rehabliation and homecare plans Stress relief and muscle relaxation

Providing quality Sports and Remedial Massage at affordable rates

PILATES FOR BEGINNERS Cathryn Jaffray - Pilates Institute Teacher

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

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

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

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

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

J enny’s Repairs and A lterations Repairs and alterations Men’s alterations Wedding and prom alterations Free fittings Also curtain alterations NEW! Dry cleaning and ironing 48-hour turnaround Now open 6 Days per week Call us on 01763 249500 or 07905 392206, Evenings 01763 220964 2 - 5 Corn Exchange, Royston SG8 9JR jennysalterations@btconnect.com www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 22

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

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Ashwell’s Fight Against Cancer (A.F.A.C) Hampers and Champers Revue

Ashwell’s Fight Against Cancer has been set up by Christine Scholfield to support the lesser known forms of cancer treatment that do not receive the levels of fundraising support available to those with a higher profile. Both events are raising funds in support of developments at Addenbrooke’s Hospital into cancers of the liver and the upper GI tract.

Following the success of a ‘Diamond Revue’ in 2010 that raised £2,800, Christine and a group of friends from Ashwell are staging a ‘Hampers and Champers’ Revue on Saturday 20th July at 8pm. This action-packed revue features local artistes performing a series of music, sketches and comedy at Ashwell Village Hall.

This entertaining event includes supper and the added attraction of the chance to ‘win a diamond’ by purchasing a glass of champagne – one of which will contain a diamond with a retail value of more than £1000!

Dress code? Henley! Striped shirts/jackets/bow tie/boaters/summer dresses. Tickets are £20 per person. For more information and to pre-book, contact Christinescholfield@ hotmail.com or 01462 742136. All profits will go to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in support of the cause.

THERAPEUTIC, DEEP TISSUE & SWEDISH MASSAGE

in Whaddon, nr. Royston Henry Burgess - Massage Therapist Massage Therapy for: • General Stress or Stress Related Tension • Stiff Neck, Sore Back & Poor Posture • Sports Injuries & Strains • Relaxation & General Wellbeing For more information about how massage can be of benefit to you or to book an appointment call

07831 774757

Hampers and Champers Revue, Saturday 20th July, 8pm

Event for Carers: Carers Fayre

Are you a Carer?

Carers will be warmly welcomed at an event which will address their needs for information, advice and financial, emotional and physical support – at a Fayre to be held in Letchworth in July. Sponsored by Hertfordshire County Council and run by the Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living in partnership with CrossRoads Care and Carers in Hertfordshire, the Hertfordshire Carers’ Fayre aims to draw carers from all over North Hertfordshire for a day which could transform their lives.

The free event will run from 10:30 to 2:30 on Tuesday 23rd July at the Letchworth Centre, Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, Letchworth. Parking will be plentiful and free (with disabled access) – with a detailed programme available at www.letchworthcentre. org or by request. Join us for refreshments at the Carers Café and gather information from many carers’ services. There will be relaxing pamper therapies to enjoy as well as group sessions to sample. No booking is necessary, but enquiries can be made to the Centre on 01462 678804 which is open from 9am to 8:30pm Monday- Friday and from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays or email jaqui@letchworthcentre.org.

Come to the Fayre!

Information Advice Support and much, much more…

Tuesday 23 July 10.30am – 2.30pm

at the Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living Rosehill Hospital, Hitchin Road, SG6 3NA

Herts

(Plentiful off-road parking) Information and advice stalls/health checks/demonstrations/ ‘taster’ sessions/pamper treatments/carers’ café

Free Admission

Participating Organisations: CrossRoads Care/ Carers in Herts/ NHS Hertfordshire + many more Sponsored by Hertfordshire County Council For more information call 01462 678804 visit www.letchworthcentre.org email Jaqui@letchworthcentre.org

10.30am - 2.30pm, Tuesday 23rd July, Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living

Charity Reg No. 295219

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NHS AND PRIVATE EYE EXAMINATIONS

BUNTINGFORD for a sharper image Tom’s Trust Fun Run Sunday 7th July 2013 5 km approx. run along Thriplow farm tracks digital timing Start & Finish: The Green, Thriplow, SG8 7RJ Time: 11:00am Registration: 9:30 – 10:30am Open to all ages and abilities, sorry no dogs.

Categories: A: 2.5 km (ie. Walkers and pre-school) B: School year 1-6

C: School year 7-11

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

D: School year 12 - 100+yrs

Prizes & Refreshments

£5 per entry, pre-registered online - £7 registration on the day Donations welcome Registration, sponsorship forms & this year’s lime green T-shirts available in advance via http://www.tomstrust.org.uk/

This fun run is inspired by friends’ of Tom

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

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how to Make an Exhibition of Yourself!

Last week, I went to two very different exhibitions. The first was Royston Open Secrets; the popular annual fun day, with about a hundred local organisations and businesses spread over 5 acres of the Heath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what a great day!

And then yesterday I was at Cereals 2013, an agricultural event near Lincoln with almost julian berry 500 exhibitors covering a 150 acre site.

Here are a few tips for having a successful show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; based on what most Open Secrets exhibitors did very well and many of the international corporations failed to do.

The main purpose of any stand is to attract passers-by and engage with them, particularly those who are likely to benefit from whatever it is you are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sellingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. So know who youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there to meet, and know what memory you want them to walk way with.

Make sure everyone knows the objectives of the day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; collecting contact details, handing out leaflets, making sales or booking of future appointments and so on.

Then, make sure your stand looks professional and uncluttered, with your benefits message clearly visible from a distance. In your literature and graphics, I recommend you avoid meaningless marketing-speak like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;solutions providerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;for all your needsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;your expert partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;independent specialistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and other phrases designed to make you feel good but that do nothing for your audience.

And finally the people. Many stands at Cereals had huddles of chatting salesmen, or were populated by staff drinking coffee, eating sandwiches or checking emails. How does that make the prospect feel?

The best stands had no eating, drinking or phoning going on (they did that elsewhere) and simply had well-informed staff who cared about their subject and wanted to share the information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they were happily busy all day.

Booking has started for Open Secrets 2014, and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like my full â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Exhibiting Successâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guide, just email me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll happily send you a copy. www.julianberry.co.uk www.open-secrets.co.uk

business workshops

Look out for new excellent-value training workshops in Royston this July.

The Training Manager is hosting two two-hour business workshops in July.

Myers Briggs (MBTI) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 4th July MBTI is one of the most widely used psychometric tools for business as well as personal development and will give you a deeper understanding of what makes you and others tick. This introductory workshop will help you discover your hidden strengths and to learn how MBTI can help you at work and in your home life.

Selling - the essential skill â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday 9th July Selling is the key to business success and having confidence makes all the difference. Everyone needs to know the basics of selling so that every aspect of the business â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sellsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Workshops are just ÂŁ20 each and take place at 6pm in Royston.

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From the moment Andie Harper of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire opened the event with an impassioned speech about the many delights that Royston has to offer, until the final visitors left, the day buzzed with energy and enthusiasm. With a fantastic mix of businesses, community organisations and displays by local dance groups, in addition to a fun dog show and the popular historic vehicle show, Royston Open Secrets 2013 was a huge success with around 2000 people visiting the event over the course of the day.

The annual event organised by a committee of local volunteers chaired by Linda Turner is now in its fifth year and getting bigger and better each year. The feedback from visitors and exhibitors has been great. In fact eleven businesses have already signed up for next year!

If you run an SG8 Businesses and would like to take advantage of an early-bird booking offer and get a 20% discount off the normal price of ÂŁ100 then get in touch with Linda Turner on Royston 01763 223216. But hurry as this offer is limited to the first 20 Businesses who sign up.

Royston Open Secrets 2014 is on Sunday 8th June 2014.

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news from our schools

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OFSTED AT ROMAN WAY

Roman Way First School has done it again, impressing the Ofsted inspectors and achieving a very positive report. They were awarded an overall grade of ‘good’, of which they are very proud in view of the more challenging Ofsted criteria.

The report acknowledges the staff for their professionalism and dedication in achieving good academic success and the school’s drive and ambition, and also gives due credit to the governors and parents for their strong cooperation and determination in making Roman Way School the school that it is.

Emma Edwards, the Head Teacher said, “We are particularly pleased that the inspectors commented that one of our strengths in lessons is that we allow children to think deeply about their learning and that all groups make equally good progress. We are very proud of our children, and the inspectors noted their good understanding of right and wrong which is reflected in their good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning and to each other.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, governors and parents for their invaluable support and the part they have played in achieving this success. It is due to their efforts that our pupils achieve well and enjoy learning, which is reflected in our increasing pupil population.”

meridian BUSINESS TRIP TO MUNICH

Earlier this year, Meridian students travelled with the Business Studies Department to Munich, Germany to explore the international dimension of their AS/A2 studies. The trip was hugely successful with students taking in the culture of a huge European economy and gaining an insight into how major multinational brands and businesses operate.

The students visited a major InBev Brewery, responsible for the production and distribution of millions of litres of beer per year – delivered to the UK and all around Europe. Whilst there, the students learnt from a Master Brewer about the beer making process and managed to fit 6 students and three quarters of Mr Humphris in a very, very large beer barrel.

The second day of touring took the students around a guided tour of the BMW manufacturing plant. Students took in with awe the amazing automatic production line, with precision robotics producing 1000 5,6 and 7 series BMWs a week, as well as hand crafting 300 Rolls Royce Phantoms per year. The students were truly amazed by the robotic production, watching open mouthed as the robots whizzed around and with laser-guided precision, welded car parts and moved them along to the next station.

Very few human beings are actually involved in the production of the “ultimate driving machine” and students felt like they were on set for the Will Smith blockbuster film “I, Robot”…

After this wonder-filled morning, we took a guided tour of Dachau Concentration Camp. Students learnt of the shocking conditions and actions that occurred at the oldest German camp, seeing first-hand the chilling “Shower block” where hundreds of thousands of Jewish people were killed during the Nazi regime. Lessons were learned on that bitter cold and snowy day in Germany and many of our students took to heart the sobering reminders of the Nazi legacy. I for one will always remember the horror of watching the video of the Allied Forces entering the camp at the end of the war and discovering the atrocities committed there.

Overall, students had a thoroughly enjoyable time, with many hours spent walking through picturesque Munich.

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NEW YOUTH GROUP IN ROYSTON

A new youth group has started up at Meridian School (Connexions building) on Wednesday evenings.

It’s aimed at 13-17 year olds with Asperger’s syndrome or high functioning autism, and run by an NAS (National Autistic Society) trained youth worker.

The group is ust £1 per session. Meet others, join in discussions, socialise, take part in activities and sports.

If you’d like more information you can contact the youth worker Wayne Thorpe on 07795 978224 or just turn up on Wednesday evenings 4.30-6.30pm.

Meridian School is hosting a Summer Fair between 11am and 3pm on Sunday 14th July and looking for people with a craft, skill or goods that they would like to sell. Tables are available from Meridian School Office at £15 for a table, or £25 for a double table.

For further information or to book, contact the school at friends@ meridian.herts.sch.uk or 01763 242236

Play Rangers The Play Rangers make a welcome return this summer holidays, providing free outdoor play sessions for 4-11 year olds throughout the summer holidays.

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a Summer’s Evening

Since their first collaboration in 2009, musicians James Risdon and Trevor Hughes have established an exciting duo partnership that has seen them perform in venues as diverse as the Handel House Museum, Anglesey Abbey and St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Their repertoire spans the Baroque to the 21st century including several of their own transcriptions. This month, they perform at an evening concert at Royston Methodist Church.

JAMES is a recorder player with a growing reputation for virtuosic performances and innovative programmes. In 2011 James was runner-up in the world competition for blind musicians held at the Jan Dale Conservatoire in Prague. His first solo CD is due out later this year.

TREVOR has a long experience in the field of church music with his performances on the organs taking in such prestigious venues as Birmingham Symphony Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the cathedral organs in St. Asaph, Ely, Norwich, and Canterbury. Equally at home in a wide range of musical styles, Trevor has conducted many musicals in the theatre, and played keyboards in a number of West End shows.

The Royston Methodist Church is proud to have the opportunity to present Risdon and Hughes’ programme of “Music for a Summers Evening” on Friday evening July 12th at 7.30pm. Tickets at £8 (concessions £6) are available by contacting Brian on 07895 095455.

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PURPLE BINS!

New purple bins have appeared in Royston as new improved waste and recycling collections are unveiled.

The new service sees more recyclable materials, including plastics, cartons and textiles collected from our homes and is expected to be cost neutral. In fact, depending on the amount by which recycling increases, the improvements could end up saving Council taxpayers thousand of pounds a year.

Cllr Peter Burt, NHDC’s portfolio for waste, recycling and environment, explains: “We had to make some changes to our waste and recycling service due to new rules which prevent cardboard going in the brown bins for composting.

“We have used this as an opportunity to make a number of other improvements to the service which make it even easier for people to recycle more. By doing this we will end up sending less to landfill, controlling the growing cost of waste disposal and protecting the environment.”

The new bins have been delivered by North Herts District Council (NHDC) to houses over the past month six weeks.

• The PURPLE bin will be the one to use for general waste.

• The GREY/BLACK bin will become a recycling bin.

Plastic food and drink packaging (not plastic bags), cartons, glass, tins, cans, cardboard and textiles. Textiles placed at the very top of the grey recycling bin in a plastic bag will also be collected. Plastic bags are not otherwise suitable for this bin.

• The BLUE box takes paper • The BROWN bin will continue to be used for garden waste and food waste (but no longer cardboard) Managing food waste will also be much easier with new kitchen caddies. NHDC provides each home with compostable liners for the caddies so that taking food waste to the brown bin will be more straightforward.

Your collection day and collection week is not changing. Recycling and Rubbish will still be collected on the usual alternate weeks The NHDC website is at www.north-herts.gov.uk. Anyone who has further queries about the new service can email service@north-herts.gov.uk ask via Twitter using #NHDCbins, or call 01462 474000. People living in flats will see a new recycling service introduced later in the year.

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RHAG attends Open Secrets

It’s no secret that Royston Hospital Action Group (RHAG) is campaigning for a community hospital facility as part of a vision for whole community health and social care using the hospital site. At our stand at Royston’s Open Secrets event on the Heath last Sunday we listened to the views of visitors.

What we have learned over more than a year now from the people of Royston and area is that they highly value local health services like outpatients, physiotherapy and NHS nursed beds as well as a care home. The hospital site can provide all this. With creativity on the part of the NHS, these and other services can be sited together with GPs and community services.

Thanks to the efforts of RHAG, the Friends of Royston Hospital and the thousands of local people who support the hospital, the NHS is now pausing to consider plans for the town Hospital site and we are very encouraged by this news. It was also recently announced that NHS Property Services (Propco) intended to meet us soon and we welcome this. We will convey to them the strength of local feeling for whole community health and social care using the hospital site. The community spirit of Royston and district is no longer an “open secret” going back more than a hundred and fifty years: it is time that it is fully recognised!

We will be posting updates and seeking feedback from everyone on our website www.saveroystonhospital.co.uk

In the garden... July

Horticulturalist Richard Arnott recommends seasonal plants for your garden. Richard lives in Melbourn with his family where he runs his garden design and build company, Garden Design Solutions.

The garden is really alive with activity now and summer is well and truly here. Spring trees, shrubs and perennials have begun to fade and now is the time for the summer plants to give a good performance. There is so much to enjoy. Climbing roses come into their own as summer progresses. The key thing with climbing plants is to give them a structure to grow on and keep tying the new growth in. I like to use galvanised wire and vine eyes for training on a house. Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carriere’ is a beautiful classic climbing rose bred around 1879. Its white flowers emerge from pale pink buds to give good scent and continuous blooms. I have it trained over my cottage door and it is now filling the space nicely.

Another favourite climbing rose is Rosa ‘Madame Gregoire Staechelin’. It has long pointed pink buds that open to give ruffled deep pearl pink flowers. The flowers are large and the scent is sweet. It makes a great table decoration for summer parties.

Rosa ‘Iceberg’ is another sweetly scented white climber that is vigorous and will fill a space quickly.

Most climbing roses have thorns but for something different why not try Rosa ‘Zephirine Drouhin’. It has pink semi-double, very fragrant flowers that keep coming with a little dead heading of course. It is very unusual for a climbing rose to be thornless so makes it ideal for a pergola or arch in a child-friendly garden.

All roses like fertile soil and will benefit from a feed of bone meal and well rotted manure in the spring. I like to dead head the roses mentioned above to encourage repeat flowers and you can spray for black spot and aphids too. As climbing plants they want to grow up and this can leave bare legs lower down. Why not try growing a clematis up the legs such as white flowering Clematis ‘Henryi’ or the lovely pink www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk Clematis ‘Comtasse de Bouchard’.

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Home Grown Herbs

HOMES & GARDENS

by Pippa Greenwood

There’s a really reliable, easy, low-cost and low-effort way to add some zing to your meals; home-grown herbs. Many herbs are simple to raise from seed and if you start sowing now you should be able to have a plentiful supply of fresh, tasty herbs to add to salads, sandwiches, stews and stir-fries for months to come. All you need is a sunny window sill or balcony, or a well-drained, sunny spot in your garden, so why not sow a few pots and brighten up your cooking?

First, find some good quality multi-purpose compost, your chosen herb seeds and some pots. Good-quality compost is well worth the little bit extra you need to pay. The style of pot is up to you – you may want to choose a classic Mediterranean feel with terracotta, or a stylish modern look, or perhaps a good-looking plastic planter for longevity and light-weight characteristics that make it better for a balcony and easier to move about too. Whatever style you choose, bear in mind that plenty of drainage is essential, and that the smaller herbs do not need a deep root run, so there is no need for a very tall planter or pot. It is best to grow each type of herb in its own individual pot, so buy a selection of pots with a minimum diameter of 8cm.

Once you have your pot to hand, put a broken flower pot or other drainage material in the base and then fill with good quality compost to within 1cm of the rim of the pot and firm it down, not too aggressively, but enough to ensure that there’s no subsidence later on. With large seeds such as coriander, position the seeds evenly on the compost surface. Sprinkle smaller seed thinly. The seeds need to be covered with compost so use your finger or a dibber (an old ballpoint pen or pencil will do) to gently press the seed in to the very surface of the compost and then drizzle more compost on top to the depth stated on the packet of seed. Water the compost thoroughly either carefully from above using a watering can with rose attached, or by standing the pot in a saucer of water for a few minutes until the compost surface is just moist. The advantage of watering from below is that you are less likely to disturb the seeds.

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The seeds generally germinate quite quickly and often within just a week or two you’ll have lots of tiny herbs. For shorterlived herbs, such as coriander and basil its worth sowing in succession. All this means is that you need to use a small pot full of seed every few weeks, rather than sowing the whole packet in one go. This will give you a near constant supply of herbs and if you look at the number of seeds per packet you will soon see what amazing value they are.

Once the herbs are up and growing strongly you can start to harvest them. Use sharp scissors or a sharp knife to cut off what you need; this way you’ll minimise damage to the growing plants and so help to keep them cropping for longer. As long as you keep the pots adequately watered, ideally by watering from the base, they should last for several weeks or months but make sure that the compost is not too wet or else your herb pots won’t last long. These plants are mostly of Mediterranean origin and hate wet feet. If at any stage you find that you’re not eating them fast enough and have an excess of herby foliage, store some for later use. Ice cubes give you a really great fresh-herb taste off-season. Just half fill the sections in an ice-cube tray with water. Add chopped fresh herbs to each section and top up with water. Label the tray as chopped herbs in ice can be difficult to identify. The attractive herb-filled ice cubes can then simply be popped whole in to stews and casseroles as and when you need them.

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CHURCHES

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

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

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

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

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DENTISTS

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

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Tannery Drift First School, Royston, SG8 5DE 01763 235100

HEALTH

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

Knights Locksmith

Royston Methodist Church Hall,Queen’s Road. lettings@royston-methodist. org.uk Royston Town FC Garden Walk. Suzanne Norman 07795 820127 or Terry McKinnell 07772 086709 St Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road 01763 243117, Tues and Fri only, 12noon and 3pm

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

LIBRARY

Royston Library Market Hill Royston SG8 9JN Enquiries 01438 737333

MP

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

OPTICIANS

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

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

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

TOWN CENTRE

Markets Manager 01763 245484 Geraint Burnell - Town Centre Manager 01763 248564 Both at The Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7DA

TRANSPORT

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

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

WASTE COLLECTION

Household Waste Recycling Centres Royston Beverley Close, off York Way, Royston SG8 5HF All year daily, 8am - 4pm Thriplow Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambs SG8 7HZ Open daily 8am - 5pm, Summer, 8am - 4pm, Winter. (1 October31 March)

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VETS Royston Veterinary Centre 01763 242221 Melbourn Veterinary Surgery 01763 262696

0800 328 6023

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L M King Decorations Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating

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Contact Les on 01763 849556 or 07766 142492

D.P. Plastering Boarding, Skimming at low prices No job too small

UTILITIES

Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145

Darren Harward

Mobile: 07939 367989 Home: 01763 248013

PAXTON

GENERAL BUILDERS Painter and Decorator Domestic and Commercial Interior and Exterior Telephone 01763 222978 Mobile 07815 816187 darren.harward@ntlworld.com

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The Pin Cushion Exclusive hand finished curtains and soft furnishings

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

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615 NEWMARKET RD, CAMBRIDGE CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 213500

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

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

Site clearance and grab lorry service.

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

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Complete Bathroom Solutions Plumbing • Tiling • Flooring • Building Work Installers of Beautiful Bathrooms From replacing a tap washer to a total refurbishment

Terry Rudd Tel: 01763 241 792 Mobile: 07791 628359

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