The listing royston july 2014 online

the listing YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO ROYSTON & BEYOND • JULY 2014 • ISSUE 107

TOUR DE FRANCE COMES TO CAMBRIDGESHIRE GET ON YER BIKE... IN ROYSTON THE GREAT BRITISH TENNIS WEEKEND ROYSTON SUMMER ROCKS SATURDAY 12TH JULY IN ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE

WHAT’S ON? • COMMUNITY NEWS • LOCAL BUSINESSES • EVENTS • ORGANISATIONS • RETAIL

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

Complete Bathroom Solutions Plumbing • Tiling • Flooring • Building Work

M D

M. Dearman Electrical Services All electrical work undertaken

Installers of Beautiful Bathrooms From replacing a tap washer to a total refurbishment

Terry Rudd Tel: 01763 241 792 Mobile: 07791 628359

• Kitchens • Lighting • Garden Lighting • Extensions • New builds

• Rewires • Central Heating Controls • Additional sockets • No job too small • Part P Registered

Call Mark on 01763 249466 or 07775 686486

C D Pavey adverts for The Listing ADDING WARMTH Gas Heating and Plumbing & VALUE TO YOUR HOME Services Ltd A fireplace is at the very heart of a room. It a warmth, comfort and style that is Top advert: 1/8 pageradiates landscape unparalleled and creates anadvert inviting and for The Listing, Royston (A4 homely ambience.

Gas Safe registered for all gas & lpg plumbing & heating works Worcester Bosch accredited installers offering extended Bottom advert: guarantees on new Worcester Bosch boilers installed

1/4 page portrait advert for The Listing, Villages (A5

Boilers & Central Systems installed, serviced and repaired No call out charges. Free quotations

196078

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

Take a look at our extensive showroom or our comprehensive website to see our wide range of fireplaces and associated fixtures and fittings.

T: 01945 428757 M: 07976 769398 E: peter@churchroad.co.uk www.h2oplumbers.info 17 Portway, Melbourn, Royston, SG8 6EU

www.ivettandreed.co.uk

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

C D PAVEY Plumbing & Heating Engineers

ME

Gas Safe registered plumbers. Local quality service at competitive prices. Free estimates, no callout charge, all work fully guaranteed. See our website for full details.

mfort and nce.

eplaces

and style laces are quality

Please call us on 07710 782614 or 01763 242320 info@cdpavey.com

site to see �

www.cdpavey.com

A TIMELESS TRIBUTE THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS 615 NEWMARKET RD, CAMBRIDGE CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 213500

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

•

New memorials

•

Plaques

•

Additional inscription

•

Renovation work

•

Accredited licensed fixers (BRAMM) 615 NEWMARKET RD, CAMBRIDGE CB5 8PA Tel: 01223 213500

www.ivettandreed.co.uk

www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 2

• • • • •

For when the best is all that is acceptable: The complete building service, from start to finish.

New Builds • Driveways Extensions • Block Paving Groundwork • Fencing Brickwork • Renovations Property Maintenance Call us today for a free no obligation quote...

01763 289946 Mob: 07887 704 572 C D PAVEY www.brookedevelopmentsltd.co.uk

Tel:

email: emma.brooke23@btinternet.com

Plumbing &

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

RICHMOND’S COACHES July Day Trips Fri 4 Stamford Market Day & Barnsdale Gardens Sun 6 Great Yarmouth – Seaside Supersaver 10/11/12 Hampton Court Flower Show Sun 13 Brighton – Seaside Supersaver Tue 15 Wisley Gardens – RHS members discount Sun 20 Stratford Upon Avon Sun 20 Wells-next-the Sea – Seaside Supersaver Mon 21 Blakeney Seals & Birds boat trip Thu 24 Hunstanton – Seaside Supersaver Sun 27 Southend – Seaside Supersaver Tue 29 Oxford Wed 30 Sandringham Flower Show Thu 31 Walton-on-the-Naze – Seaside Supersaver August Fri 1 RHS Hyde Hall Garden Flower Show Sun 3 Southwold – Seaside Supersaver Mon 4 Norfolk Lavender Tour & Sandringham House Tue 5 Buckingham Palace Summer Opening Wed 6 Bath Fri 8 Festival of Quilts Sun 10 Great Yarmouth Mon 11 Guided tour of Suffolk villages inc Lunch Tue 12 Kew Gardens & Palace Tue 12 National Archives at Kew Thu 14 Buckingham Palace Summer Opening Thu 14 Newark International Antiques Fair Sat 16 Eastbourne Airshow Sun 17 Cromer – Seaside Supersaver Tue 19 Windsor – day at leisure Tue 19 Windsor Castle Tue 19 Windsor Boat Cruise with Cream Tea Wed 20 Cadbury World Thu 21 Clacton Airshow Fri 22 Camden Markets & Regents Canal Cruise Fri 22 London Zoo Mon 25 Sheringham – Seaside Supersaver Thu 28 Top Hat Matinee at Milton Keynes Theatre Sun 31 Aldeburgh – Seaside Supersaver September Tue 2 Borde Hill & High Beeches Gardens Wed 3 Deben River Cruise inc. Fish & Chip Lunch Wed 3 The Pajama Game - West End Matinee Wed 3 Matilda The Musical - West End Matinee Sat 6 Greenwich & The Tall Ships Regatta Sun 7 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival Thu 11 William Morris Gallery, Epping Forest & Cream Tea Cruise with Blue Badge Guide Sat 13 Warner Bros Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter Sun 14 Cromer – Seaside Supersaver Tue 16 Royal Mews, Queens Gallery & Lunch at the Rubens Tue 16 Buckingham Palace with Lunch at the Rubens Sat 20 Sheringham – Seaside Supersaver Tue 23 Miss Saigon – West End Evening Thu 25 Leeds Castle inc. Festival of Flowers Sat 27 Southwold – Seaside Supersaver

Adult £31.00 £15.00 £44.00 £18.00 £33.00 £25.00 £15.00 £31.50 £15.00 £15.00 £25.00 £32.50 £15.00 £29.00 £15.00 £37.00 £38.00 £25.00 £34.50 £15.00 £45.00 £32.50 £22.00 £38.00 £32.00 £18.00 £15.00 £22.00 £37.00 £37.00 £36.00 £15.00 £30.00 £36.50 £15.00 £59.50 £15.00

COMMUNITY

WELCOME To the July issue of The Listing Stage Three of the Tour de France visits close to us in July, with the route taking in central Cambridge before heading via the Shelfords and Sawston. All this happens on Monday 7th July and you can find out more on page 5. At The Listing we’re taking the opportunity to find out more about cycling and bikes in the town: there’s Royston Cycling Club, Breeze Rides specifically for women and Royston Rockets BMX group. We hope that you will use the opportunity to get involved - if you do, please let us know how you get on via our Facebook page below.

With best wishes

Cath

the listing

thelisting

@thelisting

The Listing Team: Stay in touch PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Cath Boughton

EDITORIAL Kate Berry 01763 248447 kate@ townhousepublishing.co.uk

MEDIA SALES Sharon Windebank 01763 248447 sharon@ sharon townhousepublishing.co.uk WHAT’S ON PAGES Lucy Boughton lucy@ townhousepublishing.co.uk

The Listing is online at www.thelisting.info from 1st every month.

Booking deadline August, 15th July

£36.00 £47.00 £57.50 £67.50 £22.00 £15.00 £47.00 £47.00 £15.00 £55.00 £55.00 £15.00 £69.00 £37.00 £15.00

Price includes return coach fare & admission where applicable Reduced fares for senior citizens & children on some trips Pick up from Royston & Melbourn on most trips

Call for brochure or to book 01763 848226 or online www.richmonds-coaches.co.uk 3 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

get on yer bike.... in royston!

WOMEN’S CYCLING IS A BREEZE

Cycling has long been seen as the preserve of the MAMIL (middle-aged-manin-lycra) but this is no longer the case.

Women’s cycling is seeing a real growth spurt at the moment and hopefully with the inaugural Women’s Tour of Britain this year and the Tour de France on our doorstep we will see more women taking to the saddle.

“When I started cycling a few years ago it was very rare to pass another female cyclist on my training rides, these days it’s rare not to pass several and they’re often seen riding amongst the male dominated groups and keeping up with the men and sometimes, overtaking them.” says Alice Barnes.

Cycling is an amazing sport for keeping fit, it’s low impact and accessible to all. So why have women stayed off their bikes until now?

One of the most common reasons cited by women is feeling unsafe in traffic or lacking confidence in tackling busy roads and junctions.

To help deal with these aspects British Cycling and SkyRide created Breeze bike rides. Breeze offers free local rides (around the country) run by women for women. Some are on-road, some off-road but all are aimed at making women feel safe and confident on their bikes.

In Royston we have two Breeze champions (ride leaders): Alice Barnes from Great Fit and Gemma Burge from Royston Leisure Centre.

Several others ladies have recently trained as assistant leaders, so Royston Breeze is hoping to enable more rides to happen with the increase in leader availability. All the leaders are volunteers and give up their time to run and administrate the rides.

As well as the Breeze rides there are now women-only sportives around the country, the most popular of which is the Cycletta which is championed by Victoria Pendleton. The Cycletta rides are well supported and marshaled with activities for the children and dads while the mums can go and ride.

So what are you waiting for – get on yer bike!

INSPIRED BY THE TOUR - HAVE A GO YOURSELF!

Back in the depths of last winter, a group of keen local cyclists got together over a curry to discuss the possibility of meeting regularly to ride and so the idea of Royston Cycling Club was born. After an inaugural meeting to share ideas a committee was elected to get things properly set up.

Club rides have been taking place on the roads around Royston every Sunday since the beginning of the year, usually split between 2 groups of different abilities. The aim is to ride for about 2 hours covering 25 miles for the steadier riders and more for those who are speedier on two wheels! If you like statistics, average speeds are roughly 13 and 15 miles-an-hour respectively, although faster riders are going out too, which is great; they are sent off separately so everyone is accommodated. The club meets from 8.45am on Sundays outside Mica hardware on the Market Square and leaves promptly at 9am.

The ethos of the Club is to encourage adults to get out and ride – it’s not competitive. If you’d like to know more, check out the club’s website - www.roystoncc.co.uk . There you’ll find some Ride Guidelines which cover the way they approach riding or if you have specific questions send them an email: roystoncc@hotmail.com . The club also has a Facebook page (search for Royston Cycling Club). Anyone interested is welcome to go for a ride with them before deciding whether to join.

The club has a Facebook page (search for Royston Cycling Club) and the website is www.roystoncc.co.uk

www.goskyride.com/Breeze/Index www.humanrace.co.uk/events/cycletta

ROCKETING TO SUCCESS

The Royston Rockets BMX Racing Club was formed over 30 years ago to promote the sport of BMX Racing in the area around Royston. Over the years, the Club has attracted members from across East Anglia and is widely recognised as one of the friendliest clubs in the country. The clubs race track is in Burns Road, Royston, which is easily accessible from the A505 Royston bypass.

The club has a proud history of developing top riders and many of the current membership will be battling it out this year at all levels including the World Championships in Holland at the end of July. The clubs track was completely rebuilt in early 2013 with funding from the Sport England Inspire Fund and North Herts District Council so that it meets the current standards set down by British Cycling, the sport’s governing body, and now always provides close racing, whatever the weather.

The Royston Rockets have qualified to be part of British Cycling’s Go-Ride Club Development Programme aimed at improving both young riders and clubs and focuses on volunteers and young members – improving coaching standards and increasing the number of young riders with access to coaching activities.

Every Tuesday throughout the summer months (late April to early MISSING September) the Rockets run practice evenings and during the summer Our little black and white cat, Kara, holidays a full race series which is based more on a riders ability rather went missing from Elbourn Way, than their age. This is an ideal opportunity for new riders to learn more about the sport of BMX racing and for the more experienced riders to Bassingbourn on Saturday 3rd May practice their skills—and pass them onto new members. The Rockets membership covers all ages and abilities and it is not unusual to see a She does not wear a collar but is chipped – if you have seen Kara, please call the contact numbers very young rider being helped round the track by a National Elite class below or take Kara to a vet where she will be rider. scanned and we will be advised. We can offer a In addition to the weekly coaching and race sessions the club small reward for her safe return. also hosts two or three regional level events each year which are now attracting up to 200 riders. The next event at Royston will be the East Our contact details are: Anglian Championships on September 21st which marks the end of the 01763 244557 summer racing calendar with the winter racing starting 2 weeks later.

Further information on the sport and the Royston Rockets BMX racing club can be found at www.roystonrockets.co.uk and www.bmxeast.com or email roystonbmx@aol.com www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 4

07808 895710 07872 193721 Judith.Robinson@uk.tesco.com

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

OUT & ABOUT

Tour de France 2014: Stage 3

ON YOUR VÉLO! of this year’s Grand Départ and we want as many people as possible to get involved and help raise funds. Want to donate now?

Simply text TOUR to 70007 to donate £5 to Marie Curie. Every £20 that’s donated to Marie Curie provides an hour of free care to someone living with a terminal illness.

If you have caught Tour fever and feel like taking to two wheels, look out for our articles about how you can get involved!

Find out more about Roytson Rockets BMX Racing Club, Royston Cycling Club and women only Breeze rides.

But if all the talk of cycling just makes you feel tired, get together with some friends and make our sophisticated cocktail of the month - French 75. Oo La La!

South Cambridgeshire map

Cambridge

Jesus Lane

Newmarket Road

Queen’s Road

Grantchester

Mill Road Gonville Place Fen Causeway

M11

Hill’s Road

Trumpington Road

Great Shelford

Harston

Sawston

For lots more information including top tips for watching the event in Cambridge, road closures and parking advice visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/le-tour-cambridge Monday 7th July, from 12.15pm. Activities on Parker’s Piece from 8.30am

Whittlesford

Key

Pedestrian Route Crossing Points Tour de France Race Route (closed roads)

A505

Duxford A11

Closed Roads Directly Affected Roads

TRADEMARK TR ADEMARK

Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Designers, suppliers and installers of Quality Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

All of the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms are designed and installed by us personally, including additional services like tiling, electrical and plumbing work too.

So please feel free to ask us to design/quote for your new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom or even all three.

Quality kitchens, bedrooms & bathrooms with a personal touch.

Email: trademarkkitchen@btconnect.com

Phone : 01763 245000 Mobile : 07885 212673 Phone : 07885 212673 www.trademarkkitchensandbedrooms.co.uk www.trademarkkitchensandbedrooms.co.uk 12 Melbourn Road, Royston, Herts SG8 7DE New Showroom now at 27 Royston Road, Foxton, Cambs CB22 6SE Tel 01223 870440 5 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

© www.cambridge.gov.uk/le-tour-cambridge

After the Grand Départ in Leeds on Saturday 5th July 2014, stage 2 of the Tour de France will begin in York and then Cambridge is set to experience the drama, speed, colour and excitement of the world famous Tour de France as stage three of the historic event starts in Cambridge on Monday 7th July!

The competitors will set off at approx.

12.15pm from Parker’s Piece and cycle past St John’s and King’s colleges, along King’s Parade and Trumpington Street leaving the city via Trunpington Road.

Heading south, the route continues through Trumpington, Great Shelford and Hinxton. Then Radwinter and Saffron Walden before heading to London and a thrilling finish in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall, at about 3.30pm.

The stage is considered “short “ at 159 km (99 miles) and is deemed flat and it is the final stage in England before the riders head back to France for the remaining 18 stages including six mountain stages and the final traditional route from Évry to Paris ending on the Champs Elysees.

Marie Curie is the official charity partner

JULY 14 • ISSUE JULY 107 14 • ISSUE HOMES 107

In the garden... July Top tips and ideas to improve your garden

Mattresses Divans Bed Frames Headboards Accessories

01763 247490 Opening Hours

In conjunction with

To Huntingdon A1198

A505

To Baldock Tesco

A505

y York Wa

Jewsons

(Ample FREE parking)

Rd

th Road

Orchard

Unit 5 South Close, Royston, Herts, SG8 5UH

Old Nor

Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: Closed

4 Large Showrooms A10

ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE

WE ARE HERE

Free Design Service All Budgets & Tastes Catered For Fitting Service Available

Baldock St

info@roystonhomestore.co.uk

www.roystonhomestore.co.uk

Kitchens Bathrooms Tiles Carpets & Flooring

01763 245888 Opening Hours

y York Wa

Orchard Jewsons

WE ARE HERE

Rd

4 Large Showrooms

th Road

info@roystonhomestore.co.uk

Tesco

A505

Old Nor

(Ample FREE parking)

BED

A505

To Baldock

Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5.00pm Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: by appointment only Unit 5 South Close, Royston, Herts, SG8 5UH

In conjunction with

To Huntingdon A1198

South Close

widen your view…

BED

South Close

By Melbourn garden designer Richard Arnott www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk 1. Training climbing plants A well placed bench Climbing plants are very useful is sometimes all you need and could for covering space in the garden act as a focal point too. without taking up as much room as 4. Definition trees and shrubs, but they do need With everything growing so fast to be trained to get the best results. with the warm and wet weather we New growth is being produced have been having it is important to quickly at this time of year and have some control in the garden. needs tying in to wires to give it One of the simplest things is to give direction over the structure you are definition between the grass and the trying to cover. I recommend using flower bed with a well clipped edge. vine eyes and galvanised wire.

This can be achieved with shears 2. Focal points and an edging iron or you could This seems like a very obvious consider one of the many garden thing to say but having a focal products available. I like to use an point to look toward in the garden aluminium product called Rite Edge is important. This can take many that bends well to form shape to different forms from a specimen tree the lawn edges. Once installed all or shrub to a favourite pots or urn. you need to do is clip the grass with The eye is looking for a place to shears when you cut the grass. be drawn to and settle on. I love to 5. Wildlife places use a multi stemmed tree such as It is not all about manicuring Amelanchier lamarkii, not only does every inch of our outdoor spaces. it look good in blossom in the spring It is important to have some untidy but its autumn colour is awesome. It wild places for the wildlife to thrive could also be the form of an arbour in. Native shelterbelt planting on seat with climbing roses above, the boundaries of the garden are but a focal point helps to give the very good for birds and insects. garden added interest.

Brambles and nettles are very useful 3. Seating to birds and butterflies. If this seems Too often with the busy lives we too untidy for you the least you could all seem to lead there is not enough do for the wildlife is have a pile of time to stop and relax. It is very old logs that you allow to decay for important to make space for a seat the insects. Habitat piles are great within the planting in the garden to for children to explore too. tempt us in to rest and soak it up.

Go for it! Start with little changes, I love to look through transparent it can make all the difference to herbaceous planting in my designs. your enjoyment of the garden!

& COMMUNITY GARDENS

A10

ROYSTON TOWN CENTRE Baldock St

Free Design Service All Budgets & Tastes Catered For Fitting Service Available

www.roystonhomestore.co.uk B&BadvTL92x130N 5/9/08 16:19 Page 1

Fabrics • Lighting • Wallpaper • Blinds Making & Fitting Service • Free Measuring & Advice Showroom open Mon – Sat 9:30 – 4:00 The Old Maltings rear of 3 Green Drift Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5DB 01763 241763 www.bordersandbows.com

…use a local company who provides: • FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS • NO PUSHY SALESMEN • GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY • 10 YEAR INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE • SUPERB AFTER SALES SERVICE

19311

T: 0 1 7 6 3 2 6 2 0 0 3 / 2 6 0 6 0 6 Lower Manor Farm, Lower Road, Croydon, Nr Royston, Herts. SG8 0HD

www.trulight.co.uk

Phillimore Garden Centre, Cambridge Road, Melbourn, Nr Royston, Herts SG8 6EY

7 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

ORGANISATIONS 12 PLATOON ARMY CADET FORCE Mon’s & Weds, 7.30pm, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston. Military Youth: first aid, adventure training, community work, shooting, sports, map & compass. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758 www.Bedsarmycadets.co.uk

2484 (BASSINGBOURN) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS Mon & Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks Military youth organisation providing flying, gliding, adventure training, sports, target shooting and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. A Kyprianou, 01763 249156 www.2484atc.com

4 PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUB

Puppy socialisation & adult dog training.

Tues eve: Barkway VH: Agility, Flyball, scent work and games Sat: Kneesworth.1:1 Tuition and Behaviour problems. Contact Christine Walker 01763 244437 or 07811878231 email 4pawsdogtrainingclub@gmail.com www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk

AEROBIC FITNESS 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. ex to music/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 Play leaders from NHDC.

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 Crèche until 2.25pm Children’s Centre, Royston. Leise Cooper 07815 458355

ANGLIA LAND YACHT CLUB

Suns at Bassingbourn Airfield. The club meets to sail and race land yachts on a 2 km circuit. New members welcome. Steve Borrill 0779 669 4743

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 penny@babymassageherts.co.uk

BABY RHYME TIME

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

BADMINTON TUESDAYS

Play for fun and exercise from 7.30pm to 9pm £4 per person per session, just come along or call Gillian on 07973 816880.

Small friendly group of all ages and abilities, many have not played for years, but young enthusiatic players too. Coombes Community Centre

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

BARKWAY KARATE CLUB AT BARLEY Tues 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate. co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800

BARKWAY SOCIAL CLUB

Weds & Fri’s 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes.

Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. Building adjacent to the Village Hall.

07565 934627

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 KNITTING GROUP

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome. For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

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.

A friendly club with a competitive edge.

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

Peter Scaife 01763 248454.

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

BASSINGBOURN BOOK CAFÉ

Gives you access to the Cambridgeshire County Library Service and offers over 4500 fiction and local history books. There is a Cafe, free wifi and computer access. Open Mon 1500 - 1700, Thurs 1400 - 1630 also 1800 - 2000 and Sat 1000 - 1200. The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn SG8 5LD Tel: 01763 247618

BASSINGBOURN-CUMKNEESWORTH W.I.

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

BRIAN LESLIE RACHER 2004 CHARITABLE TRUST 1108727

A charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Royston, Herts within a 2 mile radius from the Parish Church of St John The Baptist.

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

BUDDING BEADERS

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

BUNTINGFORD RAILWAY AND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE

2nd Monday each month at Parish Hall, Royston Catholic Church Mrs A Varney, 01763 242812

CHERRYHOMES TRUST

Local charity supporting severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Rosaline Van de Weyer on 01223 870869 or info@ cherryhomes.org.uk

CHOIR - SINGING ALOUD

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

We are a choir for everyone. Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear. Come for a half-price taster session.

CORVUS AMATEUR DRAMA SOCIETY (CADS)

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

CORVUS CORNIX BASKETBALL CLUB

Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 - 9pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities. From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@ btinternet.com www.corvusbasketball.co.uk/

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT

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

CYCLE CLUB ASHWELL

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

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

DANCING HANDS

Singing, signing and dancing for pre-schoolers at Bassingbourn Primary School. Tuesdays at 4.30pm for 30mins. Contact Naomi on 07957 103093 for more information

DEPRESSION ALLIANCE

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

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

FRIENDS OF THE HERTFORDSHIRE WAY

Caring for this 190 mile long trail 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

G - STARS

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

GAY OUTDOOR CLUB

A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy exercise.

Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647 GUYSING Royston’s new all male choir will begin Wednesday 4th June. 7.30 at Greneway school. First session free. contact http://www. playmusicplay.co.uk/ HAPPY BUNNIES NURSERY SCHOOL 8am - 4.30pm term time, children 2 to 5yrs.

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

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

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

JAZZ WORKSHOP

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

JM JUDOKWAI

Tues 6.30 - 9.30pm, Roysia School. Judo with that family feel, parents can join the Tea Club. For ages 6 yrs plus. John Massmann 01763 241020, john.massmann@sky.com

JOHNSON MATTHEY VINTAGE CLUB

for the retired work force and their families.

Organised outings, talks etc.Meetings first Tuesday every month 3pm-4pm Venue JM’s Canteen Contact Bernie Wilson Club Secretary 01763 242618 berniejwilson@ntlworld.com

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

KARATE CLASSES

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

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

ELECTRALITES MAJORETTES EVERGREEN CLUB

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

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

FIVE ‘O’ TABLE TENNIS & SOCIAL CLUB Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and their friends. Non-league. Secretary Jan Harmer 01763 230704

FORGET-ME-NOT CLUB

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

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

FOWLMERE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH. Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Dorothy Woods: dorothy. woods@btinternet.com. Tel 01763 208778

FOWLMERE PLAYGROUP

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

www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 8

For Children from 4yrs and adults. Classes

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

Other classes available.

KICKBOXING & KUNG FU

KNIT BARLEY

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome. For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

KNITTING CLUB

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

KUMON MATHS & ENGLISH

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills. For further information please call Sally McMeekin at the Royston Study Centre on 01763 248562 or email: royston@kumoncentre.co.uk.

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

Are you involved in a local club or society? Are you looking for a meeting place? Our Mezzanine floor is ideal - contact Ad Hoc on 01763 246 838 or email info@adhocbarandkitchen. com to discuss how we can help you!

LINDY HOP SWING JIVE DANCE CLUB Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8+++.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.com LINGALOUNGE LANGUAGE CLASSES Mon/Tues/Wed in Royston Town Hall and Friends Meeting House, Saffron Walden.

Relaxed, affordable 10 week language courses in French, Spanish and Russian.

Accessible to all. Term-time only. For more information see http://www.lingualounge.co.uk or call 07775 640794

LITLINGTON BADMINTON CLUB

Mon’s 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 LITTLE HANDS NURSERY SCHOOL Children 1 year to school age open 51 weeks per year.A high staff to child ratio, Outstanding Ofsted report. Bookings can be made by the hour, term time only 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with optional holiday clubs.15 hours of funded sessions for children the term after their third birthday. 2 year old funding available for eligible children.Dedicated room for children 12-24 months open from September 2013.Contact Anne McCrossen on 01763 260964 or e-mail lh-melbourn@ btconnect.com

LITTLE LINGUISTS

Spanish for children (3yrs to 8yrs) and their grown ups. Coombes Community Centre.

Mon 3.45-5.45pm. Suzanne Snowdon, 01234 708226, suzanne@littlelinguists.org.uk www. littlelinguists.org.uk

CANCER AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Coombes Community Centre, once a month on Saturdays, contact Mandy Thornton on 01763 208516 or www.mandythornton.com

MCSPLASH SWIMMING CLUB

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

MELBOURN & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

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

MELBOURN AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

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

MELBOURN BOWLS CLUB

Mon’s 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience.

Compete in local leagues, with friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur. andrews123@btinternet.com

MELBOURN BRIDGE CLUB

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

MELBOURN HISTORY GROUP

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

MELBOURN JUDO CLUB

NON-EBU BRIDGE CLUB

Small, friendly bridge club meets Mondays @ 7p.m. at Hauxton Village Hall, playing 21 boards Duplicate. Very social, tea break mandatory, results less important than good company. Email shelfordbridgesec@gmail. com or tel: 01223 366538 for details

NORTH HERTS NAPPY LIBRARY

Offers advice and support for parents using or considering using Cloth Nappies. Loan service and trial kits available. Contact Clare Coningsby 07732224446 NorthHertsNappys@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

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

PAPILLION PLAYGROUP

Royston Town Centre & Tannery Drift School.

Children 2 years to nursery age. “A warm friendly environment where children learn while having fun.” www.papillonplaygroup. co.uk Anne on 01763 233225 or Carrie on 07909 607753

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 230187

QUILTERS BEE

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

RAINBOW PLAYGROUP

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

Stephanie 01763 230700 or 07746011196

REED CRICKET CLUB

Sat’s, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues. Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership.

New members welcome. www.reedcc.co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656

REED GARDENING CLUB

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

RELAX, STRETCH AND BREATHE

NCT class suitable for anyone from 12weeks to right up to when your baby arrives. Run

by NCT tutor Merial at Coombes Community Centre on Tuesdays at 7.30pm contact 07870 624985 or nctrelax:gmail.com

RNLI (ROYSTON)

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

Sat’s 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mon’s 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@googlemail.com

ROTARY CLUB OF ROYSTON

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.melbourn-squash.co.uk

ROUND TABLE

MELBOURN SQUASH CLUB

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

Tues & Sun (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players.

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

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, Tracy Aggett, Tel 01763 243376.

MORDEN RUFFIANS BRIDGE CLUB We are a small, friendly duplicate club, meeting on Weds, 7.30pm at Steeple Morden Village Hall. New members are very welcome.

Peter Rice 01763 242577 ricepeterm@ yahoo.co.uk

NIKKI’S FITNESS

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

Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, and Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable.co.uk www. roystonroundtable.co.uk

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

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC.

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

ROYSIA WOMEN’S CLUB

Affiliated to: National Association of Women’s Clubs. Mon 8-10pm Royston Town Hall.

Speakers, outings and social evenings, Vacancies for new members. Wendy Pearce 01763 231381, or Mavis Ingle 01763 222524 or email roysia10@yahoo.co.uk

ROYSTON & DIST. MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY

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

New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@globalnet.co.uk

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

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 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 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 & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB

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

E-mail aknoad@aol.com

ROYSTON & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB

(champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12/13). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin.clark54@btinternet.com

ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY

Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church. Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org

ROYSTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at the Conservative Club, (upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Street. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@ yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday.

Beginners welcome.

ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB

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

ROYSTON CROWS

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

ROYSTON DAY CENTRE

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

Sharon 01763 244229

1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers.

Contact rdmcc01@gmail.com www. roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk

ROYSTON DISTRICT GIRL GUIDING

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

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

ROYSTON & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

ROYSTON & DISTRICT TOWN TWINNING ASSOC

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

ROYSTON & SAFFRON WALDEN NATIONAL TRUST ASSN

Last Fri in the month, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately.

Chairman Richard Priestley 01799 513120

ROYSTON ACTION ON DISABILITY

Are you physically disabled, feeling isolated, lonely or a bit depressed? Our group will try to cheer up your social life, with interesting speakers and demonstrations, and plenty of time to chat and meet new friends. We meet in the lower Town Hall, usually on the 4th Mon monthly, 3pm, and door to door transport is provided. Mrs Barbara Goddard, 01763 244338

ROYSTON ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS ASSOCIATION

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

ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www. roystonartsfestival.org

ROYSTON ARTS SOCIETY

Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk.

ROYSTON BADMINTON CLUB

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

ROYSTON BOWLING CLUB

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

ROYSTON BRIDGE CLUB

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

ROYSTON CAVE

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

ROYSTON CHESS CLUB

Mon’s from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League

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 FOLK CLUB

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

ROYSTON GOLF CLUB

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

ROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB

A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath. Beginner’s courses and all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.org

ROYSTON HOCKEY CLUB

Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mon 7-8:30pm, St.Edmund’s College. All adult teams Weds 7-8:30pm, specific team coaching 8:30 - 9:30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks including “back to hockey” sessions. Juniors Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome, contact Colin Smith on 01763 250982 or info@ roystonhc.co.uk www.roystonhockey

ROYSTON LADIES CIRCLE

Club for ladies aged 18 to 45 who want to make new friends, have lots of fun and do some fundraising for local good causes. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month with members from Royston and the local villages. We are a very friendly group so if you would like to find out more, or join us for one of our events contact Alexandra French (Chairman) on alexandra.french@matthey.com or 07968 568532

ROYSTON LIONS CLUB

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

We serve the community and have fun too!

Contact: Keith on 01763 231492

ROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASS

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

We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey). Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@care4free.net ROYSTON MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT Royston Miscarriage Support – for free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or email mcsupport@virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings and annual service of remembrance in May at the Wesley Church, Cambridge.

ROYSTON NETBALL CLUB

Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Stimson, 01763 247634

ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome. Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

ROYSTON POWER KITERS

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club. We meet on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath. Training available. www.therpk.co.uk skydude@btopenworld.co.uk 01763 249199

ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON CLUB Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre.

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

Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

ROYSTON RAMBLERS

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way.

David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblersherts-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

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 parry-28@virginmedia.com

ROYSTON ROCKETS BMX CLUB

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

ROYSTON ROUNDERS

Outdoor season begins on Sunday March 30th from 6-7pm All ages and abilities, male or female, from 14+ are welcome to come and take part, the focus is having fun and getting a bit more active. www. roystonroundersclub.co.uk or Mike Bygate on 01763 243529

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

ROYSTON RUGBY CLUB

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

Mini/Youth 10am Sunday Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522

ROYSTON RUNNERS

Tuesday: 6.30pm Beginners and All Abilities; 7.30pm Beginners and Faster Runners.

Sundays: 9am Long Run All Abilities.

For absolute beginners please call Cheryl on 01763230819. For any other information please see our website www.roystonrunners.co.uk

ROYSTON SATURDAY MORNING SCHOOL Sat 9:15am – 12:00 Meridian School.

String, woodwind, Brass, percussion, Jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir and theory classes. Open to children from Yr4 – Yr 13. Sue Pettitt 01438 844518 stevenagemusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

ROYSTON SHORT TENNIS

Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fri’s 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exercise.

ROYSTON SIGHT INFORMATION POINT Now at Stevenage Central Library on 3rd Wed of the month from 10 - 12noon

ROYSTON SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Every Sun, 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. Hymns, prayers & a visiting medium demonstration. All Welcome Collection plate, refreshments. Awareness group Thurs 8pm under guidance of an experienced teacher.

Judy Moule 01223 503345

ROYSTON SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB

Oct - Apr , Mon.1.30 to 3.30 pm, and Wed. 2pm to 4 pm. Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. Informal friendly group. New members are always welcome. Contact Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com

ROYSTON SPEAK OUT CLUB

Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Weds.

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

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

ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB

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

ORGANISATIONS

ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

We have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Baldock Road, SG8 5BG. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes available with club/fun sessions for all abilities. Full details on 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

Brass Band weekly rehearsals on Thurs 7.309.30pm. Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and ability welcome. www.roystontownband.org.uk www.facebook.com/roystontownbandRoger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@ hotmail.co.uk

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 football teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460, 07563 366080 or email carlfilby@btinternet.com.

ROYSTON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD First Fri monthly, 7.15 pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. A warm welcome awaits you at our monthly meetings. Speakers on a variety of subjects, plus outings, theatre trips, etc.

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)

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

ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUP

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

ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE

3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm at Town Hall, Royston. Informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395 or roystonwriters@yahoo.co.uk https://sites.google.com/site/ roystonwriterscircle/

ROYSTON YOUNG VOICES

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

RUBBISH, RECYCLE, REMAKE

At Glazed Creations on Thursday from 10 to 11 am. £3 for first child and £1 for any additional child. Juice and biscuits given at story time in the last 10 minutes of session.

Tea and coffee provided. Contact Julie on 07427 789169

SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB

2nd Mon each month at 7.30 pm in Sandon Village Hall. Small friendly group of enthusiastic gardeners with talks, competitions, garden visits and an annual show. New members or visitors are always welcome. Mrs Jean Handley 01763 288360 email jeanbingham@btinternet.com

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

SPORT ROYSTON

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

STAGE RIGHT STUDIOS

Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sat’s 9am-3pm.Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Disco, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes.

BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams.

London College of Music awards. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@fsmail.net

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

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, MELBOURN

Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 223320 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

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

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

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

TODDER GROUP AT ROYSTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

TOTS PLAY

Coombes Commuity Centre on Monday mornings. 9.30am crawling to 3yrs and 10.30am 8wks to crawling. Musical, physical and sensory fun for you and your little one.

Contact Carly on 07809 873817

TRIANGLE BADMINTON CLUB

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

UNDER FIVE’S STORY TIME

Fri.’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A More than 25 activity & learning groups.

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

Mr. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

VEGETARIANS & VEGANS GROUP

Social events, info stalls, campaign about animal welfare issues. nhertsveg@gmail.com, www.nhveg.org.uk, facebook group. Royston local contact: Daisy Lachat 07503 554567.

WILLIAM LEE’S CHARITY

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

Clerk to the Trustees 01763 241048

YOGA IN PREGNANCY

Classes for individuals and small groups.

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

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

YOUTH CLUB

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

YOUTH MEMBERS AT ROYSTON MUSEUM Join our monthly Saturday morning meetings to discover Royston s history and get creative with craft activities. Have lots of fun and make new friends. Royston Museum, Lower King Street.

Get in touch for more info and to apply. curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk. 01763 242587.

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

is your entry up to date?

kate@townhousepublishing.co.uk

9 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

HEROES AND VILLAINS - CERAMIC PLAQUES TRAIL

A UNIQUE town trail of heroes and villains is to be created for this year’s Royston Arts Festival, organised by Creative Royston.

The trail will see ceramic plaques depicting some of Royston’s historic characters placed on selected buildings around the town.

Creative Royston chairman Graham Palmer said: “The art trail will capture this year’s theme of Heroes and Villains and will cover a range of people from witches to war heroes.”

There will be about 15 ceramic plaques on buildings around the town which will include the Town Hall, Market Hill Rooms and the Royston Methodist Church.

Each plaque has been designed by artist Liz Beardwell after research by members of the Royston Local History Society and the Royston & District Museum. Students from Royston schools have then taken the designs and interpreted them in their own way. The tiles will be produced by Royston company, Glazed Creations.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL

Around 50 events and exhibitions taking place during this year’s arts festival, running from Friday 19 September to Sunday 28 September.

Another highlight will be the return to Royston of its most famous musical hero, the world-renowned trumpet player Alison Balsom, who be taking part in a one-off ‘conversation-with’ event (supported by Curwen’s).

She will talk about her rise to classical stardom, ranging from her roots playing trumpet while attending Greneway and Meridian Schools to becoming the 2013 Gramophone Artist of the Year and her flourishing international career.

Indeed, one of her last concerts before attending the Arts Festival event will be at the Hollywood Bowl.

As part of the event, Alison will take a student from the Royston Music School THE THEME FOR THIS through a short masterclass. Alison is president of Creative Royston and patron of YEAR’S ARTS FESTIVAL Brass for Africa, and all profits from the event will be donated to the charity which is IS HEROES AND VILLAINS supporting a life-changing music programme for disadvantaged children.

Her appearance at the Arts Festival comes just before she begins a nation-wide tour to promote the release of her new album Alison Balsom: The Trumpet Sings.

WORLD-RENOWNED TRUMPET PLAYER ALISON BALSOM MAKES A WELCOME RETURN TO THE SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL

The event will be taking place at Greneway School on Saturday 27 September at 3pm.

Other highlights will include a Comedy Night at the Picture Palace featuring Scotland’s funniest newcomer Iain Stirling, described by GQ as “one of the best joke writers on the circuit”, and Letchworth’s own HowardRead.

As part of the festival Creative Royston has asked Meridian School performing arts students to create a storytelling show for children. The students will explore the lives of Royston’s heroes and villains using the skills learned from attending a workshop at the National Theatre given by those who created the puppetry for War Horse.

The storytelling will be taking place at Tannery Drift School on Saturday 20 September at 2pm and 4pm.

Meanwhile, the first schools in Royston have been creating highly individual strings of bunting which will be displayed around the town and the middle schools will have artwork on display at the museum.

Over recent years more than 40 local organisations including schools, churches and clubs have contributed to the festival.

This year’s drama is provided by the Royston-based Corvus Amateur With the holiday season fast approaching, let us take the stresses, Drama Society (Cads) with an ambitious production of The Fosdyke Saga. strains and tiredness out of your trip to the airport.

Chauffer Service Cambridge Executive Cars Sit back and relax in a Cambridge Executive Car and let us deliver you in quality, door to door!

Email or call Richard for a quote today on:

Bookings@Cambridge-Executive-Cars.co.uk 0778 213 0380 / 01223 233 503 Please visit www.Cambridge-Executive-Cars.co.uk for more info.

US ON

Discounted early-bird tickets will be available for the main events this year from 1 July to 31 August. Tickets and the full programme of events will be available on the website at www. roystonartsfestival.org from 1 July.

Royston Arts Festival (supported by Johnson Matthey plc) runs between 19-28 September 2014.

For more details visit www.roystonartsfestival.org , twitter. com/royartsfest or facebook.com/roystonartsfestival

Competitive car insurance, whatever you drive Call 01799 522293

www.saffroninsurance.co.uk

www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 10

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

ROYSTON OPEN SECRETS DRAW WINNERS

FIGHTING FIT , THE NEW NAME IN FITNESS FOR ROYSTON

Special Offer for the listing readers: bring along this advert and receive a free fitness session or gym induction on your first visit.

Valid till 15th August 2014

A VOLUNTEERS WEEK THANK YOU TO EXCELLENT VOLUNTEERS

Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Volunteers Week in style when they received their certificate endorsing excellence in Volunteer Management – The Six Point Promise - from Royston & District Volunteer Centre.

The award ensures that volunteers from the local community involved in the running of the museum are valued, supported and receive a warm welcome.

If you are interested in finding out about volunteering at the museum just contact the Volunteer centre on 01763 243020 info@ roystonvolunteer.org.uk L-R: DENISE GRAHAM, MANAGER OF www.roystonvolunteer.org ROYSTON & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER CENTRE WITH SARAH RUSSELL, CURATOR, ROYSTON & DISTRICT MUSEUM AND VOLUNTEERS

ORCHARD HOUSE BED and BREAKFAST Tiggy & Pete look forward to welcoming you to Orchard House and promise a delightful, warm and pleasant stay.

The 2 double rooms and 1 single room have been completely refurbished and redecorated and include free WIFI, flat screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities.

Convenient for Cambridge at only a few minutes’ walk from the railway station, Orchard House offers guests comfort, outstanding value for money & a warm and friendly stay for business or pleasure.

29 Serby Avenue, Royston, Herts SG8 5EB Tel: 01763 250758 Mob: 07789 268125 www.orchardhouseroyston.co.uk

Business Profile

Thank you! To everyone who came to see us at Royston Open Secrets in June.

We are pleased to announce that the winner of “six month’s free advertising” in The Listing is the wonderful Orchard House Bed and Breakfast in Royston. Our already-a-customer winner is Fighting Fit who win a free profile on their business this month. Well done to both businesses - and readers, if you contact them this month, don’t forget to mention The Listing!

N SECRETS IN JUNE THE LISTING TEAM AT ROYSTON OPE N TO US BY GIVE R BEA THE STON & ROY DREAMS MIC KOZ OF D FOR LAURA WHIT

COMMUNITY

Fighting Fit is becoming “the” place to be to get fit in Royston.

Located at The Heath Cafe and Bar, Fighting Fit provides a full range of fitness services to get you - and keep you - fit.

“We offer members a full range of fitness solutions under one roof”, say owners ‘Aussie’ David Ayliffe and Toby Snowdon.

Members can now use the new state of the art Fitness Studio which is equipped with a Functional strength and conditioning rack used for rope climbing, Olympic weight lifting and TRX rings. Also for use are the Kettlebells and boxing equipment.

Fighting Fit also provides group indoor and outdoor fitness sessions for adults and kids aged 12-16 and run popular 4-6 week specific Boot Camps.

These new services complement the existing Gym facility where members can work out on the Resistance and Cardio machines.

All members are fully supported by qualified Personal Trainers, an on site Chiropractor and Sports Massage Therapists. A crèche runs three times a week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9.15-11am, so members with children are catered for.

Fighting Fit is here to support everyone on their own fitness journey, whether it is a youngster getting fit, a new Mum wanting to get back into shape or any other person of any age or fitness.

We are here for you to help you get Fitter, Faster, Stronger!

For more information please contact Aussie on 01763 869 670 Fighting Fit, The Heath, Baldock Road, Royston

Professional and Compassionate

• We are a privately owned family run practice, providing continuity of care, including 24 hour emergency cover • Open weekdays 8.00am - 7.00pm and Saturday mornings, with plenty of free parking • We guarantee a same day appointment for ill pets • Free veterinary health checks for new client’s pets BALDOCK VETERINARY CENTRE NOW OPEN We are approachable, sympathetic, understanding and helpful - we will listen.

Newmarket Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9GH

Tel: 01763 242221 • www.roystonvets.com

simon’s tiling services

ceramic wall and floor tile specialist stone, travertine, mosaics from splashbacks to swimming pools! tta tiler of the year 2007 for a free quotation call simon on 07813 596278 or tel/fax 01763 220104 simonstilingservices@ntlworld.com 11 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

cut-out-and-keep-safe

THE IPHONE THE IPHONE REPAIR SHOP REPAIR SHOP

Creating a

Designer Finish in Your Home

0HOERXUQ )ORRULQJ WKH DUHD¶V SUHPLHU LQWHULRUV FRPSDQ\ IRU DOO \RXU À RRULQJ ZDOO FRYHULQJV DQG IDEULFV IRU \RXU KRPH

#

&DUSHWV ‡ 9LQ\OV ‡ 5HDO :RRG ‡ /DPLQDWHV ‡ .DUQGHDQ ‡ $PWLFR 7UDGLWLRQDO 2DN )ORRULQJ ‡ 'HVLJQHU )DEULFV ‡ :DOOSDSHU ‡ )ORRU 7LOHV :DOO 7LOHV ‡ &HUDPLF ‡ 3RUFHODLQ ‡ 0DUEOH ‡ 7UDYHUWLQH ‡ /LPHVWRQH

IPADS, IPODS, TABLETS, PHONES, LAPTOPS CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE SCREENS, SCREEN REPLACEMENTS, BUTTONS, SPEAKERS, ALL GENERAL REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN.

ALL REPAIRS WELCOME LOCAL CALL US TODAY! TO ROYSTON 01223SAME 258530 / 07719 44 36 49 DAY REPAIR AVAILABLE & SG8 COLLECTION AND DELIVERY AREAS sales@theiprshop.co.uk

0HOERXUQ )ORRULQJ DQG ,QWHULRUV Visit our extensive showroom at:

&KHUU\ 3DUN ,QG (VW &DPEULGJH 5RDG 0HOERXUQ 5R\VWRQ +HUWV 6* (<

T: 01763 262413 Introducing the

1(: 0HOERXUQ )ORRULQJ 7LOH &HQWUH 5R\VWRQ 5RDG )R[WRQ &DPEV &% 6(

T: 01223 870011

01763 869 780 / 07719 44 36 49 www.theiprshop.co.uk

2XU VSDFLRXV QHZ VKRZURRP RQ WKH $ DW )R[WRQ KDV V RI WLOHV WR ¿ UH WKH LPDJLQDWLRQ

www.theiprshop.co.uk

Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm Saturdays. Ample Free Parking

IPADS, IPODS, TABLETS, PHONES, GENERAL REPAIRS sales@theiprshop.co.uk UNDERTAKEN, IF WE ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR - NO FEE

Home cooked food using only the best local ingredients.

Individual care and support for each and every child and their families.

Large, fun outdoor playgrounds and fields for the children to explore, to run, skip and jump.

A loving family environment created by qualified happy staff. 98% have a professional childcare qualification and they all love their job.

www.thelisting.info â&#x20AC;¢ 01763 248447 â&#x20AC;¢ 12

twitter.com

/bumpkinsH

sery

bumpkinsnur

facebook.com/

Q

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES MADE SIMPLE

T-AV Services is a new Audio Visual Company for 2014 set up by Tommy Verleg who lives in Reed; he is looking forward to becoming a part of the community of the very industrious and creative small businesses that are so much a feature of this area.

Many people are a bit confused about what “AV” actually is – Tommy’s wife calls it “wires and stuff” – but Tommy can deal with something as simple as fitting a TV screen in a Doctors surgery, providing a PA system for a wedding or special event, installing a projector and screen into a classroom or even advising on, supplying and installing video /audio conferencing systems into your boardroom. He’d love to design and build a music studio as music is his passion! Recently he travelled to Belgium to support a local band with their on stage sound.

Tommy also offer various packages for maintenance and advice - so like one of his now regular clients - you may already have a sound or AV system but need somebody to come in and iron out the bugs and then keep an eye on it to make sure things stay in good shape and working for when your clients need them.

Tommy is an experienced AV Engineer who has worked in some of the most prestigious situations globally including embassies and top hotels and can count famous clothes designers, TV personalities and even Sheiks as clients. He worked freelance in Dubai on large concerts and was engineering manager at the Grand Hyatt during its opening years.

In the UK Tommy worked for a Hertford company but he is now a father and decided that running his own business made sense as it allows him to structure his time around family life.

He knows AV can be daunting and his aim is to make your life easier by offering you a polite and T-AV-SERVICES professional service with a friendly “can do” attitude and good technical know-how. He wants to develop strong and lasting relationships with clients who trust him and so far his repeat business ratio LIVE EVENTS is impressive. One of his latest clients says: Thanks so much for sorting that all out for us. We are SUPPLY really pleased that it is all working again and glad to have found someone like you that we can call on INSTALLATION in the future!!

For more details please do call us on: 078 157 80 629 or email your requirements or questions MAINTENANCE to tommy@t-av-services.com The website is www.t-av-services.com tommy@t-av-services.com

Business Profile

AUDIO VISUAL

07815780629 www.t-av-services.com

LONDON PROPERTY EXHIBITION

Marshalls are delighted to announce that they are holding a property exhibition at their prestigious Park Lane office in Mayfair on Friday 1st August. They are experiencing huge demand from London buyers at present and huge success at their last exhibition in March, selling three properties from it. There has never been a better time to move.

If you would like your property to be a part of this exhibition they would welcome the opportunity of visiting your home and discussing your moving plans and providing an up to date opinion on your property’s value. Call Marshalls on 01763 247788 or email sales@ marshallsproperties.co.uk for further details.

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

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

Tel. 01763 262696

Our surgery times are by appointment Mon to Fri 9am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm daily Saturday mornings only 9am – 11am Full 24 hour emergency service provided

We look forward to meeting clients and their owners at our friendly, understanding surgery. Please call us for further information.

13 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

Cheeses, cold meats and olives To start every party

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 • Fun Barn

Cheeses, cold meats and olives To start every party

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 • Fun Barn www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 14

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

WORLD CUP BBQ FOOD FROM KNIBBS

WONDERFUL THINGS

Welcome to the town centre...

EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE

With the World Cup and summer If a relaxing, helpful and ever-soupon us, there really is every excuse friendly shopping experience is what you to gather friends around for a BBQ this enjoy, then pop along to see Carrie and month.

Tracey, new owners of gifts and home Knibbs Meatsafe in Royston has furnishings retail shop - Wonderful Things created a special BBQ box of meats, on John Street in Royston town centre. which contains enough to feed ten A family of ‘Roystonians’, sisters hungry people (or twelve with less Carrie and Tracey are devoted to the THE LUXURY BOUTIQUE robust appetites). luxury boutique style of shopping, GIFT SHOPPING Add a salad and bread rolls to the offering a personal ‘sourcing and EXPERIENCE meal, and create a simple feast! ordering’ service and a new line of For a simple pasta salad to serve unique gifts and furnishings. Customers can also enjoy even more alongside the bbq’d meats, cook up shopping pampering through Wonderful Things online shop with enough penne pasta to serve the crowd gorgeous gifts and home furnishings delivered to their door. in a pan of boiling, salted water.

At Wonderful Things you will find gifts and furnishings for all Halve cherry tomatoes and cut a ball of occasions and tastes from vintage to retro, shabby chic to kitsch mozarella into chunks. and so much more.

Once the pasta is cooked al dente, reserve a So remember, if you’re looking couple of tablespoons of the cooking water and for that special gift to say thank you, drain the pasta. Add the water and a generous congratulations or just treating yourself, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, the cherry Carrie and Tracey of Wonderful Things tomotoes and mozarella chunks.

The luxury boutique gift shopping experience are always there to help you.

Toss together and serve in a large serving in the heart of Royston Wonderful Things - The luxury bowl. Season with a twist of black pepper and boutique gift shopping experience freshly torn basil leaves.

Wonderful Things, Roysia House, boudoir - r etr o - vintage - shabby chic - handmade - classic You can serve this patriotic-coloured pasta salad John Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9JH - unique - scented - kitsch - sensual - nautical - natural serve warm or cold. www.wonderful-things.co.uk

Carrie Page 07909 607753 Tracey Mealing 07557 125492

Roysia House, John Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9JH Carrie Page 07909 607753 Tracey Mealing 07557 125492

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

Knibbs Special BBQ Box Feed 10 hungry people with the Knibbs BBQ Box. Includes escallops of chicken, the Knibbs Banger, the Knibbs Steak Burger and Koftas.

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

10 Church Lane, Royston, Herts. SG8 9LG Tel: 01763 246316 15 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE

palazzo EAT• DRINK

Enjoy a bottle of wine on us with our new Summer Menu

Quality fresh ingredients, locally sourced meats and sustainable fish Book your table today at Royston’s favourite restaurant

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

the ad hoc cocktail club FRENCH 75 This fizzy little number originated in France during WW1, but was actually concocted

by American Officers who were inspired by the power and smoothness of the French 75mm rifles. With a sweet refreshing fizz, what better way to watch the tour de France race through Cambridge on the 7th of July?

15ml Gin 2 Slices of fresh lemon 30ml Sugar Cube Champagne or Sparkling wine to top 1.

2.

3.

4.

Mix gin and lemon juice together.

Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a champagne flute.

Drop a sugar cube in the glass.

Top with chilled bubbles.

BOTTOMS UP!!

Davey’s Butchers s rs Fieldgate Nurseries Meldreth nr Royston SG8 6JP www.daveysbutchers.co.uk Tel 01763 260193

Your Summer Barbecue Specialist Special’s This Weekend

Barbecue Packs FREE bottle of house wine

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

Please complete details below.

Name Address Email DOB (for prezzie purposes)

www.eatdrinkpalazzo.co.uk T 01763 226225 E info@eatdrinkpalazzo.co.uk 41 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AB www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 16

12 Smoky barbecue chicken drumsticks 12 Caribbean Jerk Chicken drumsticks 12 x 1/4 lb Homemade Beef Burgers 24 Meldreth Pork sausages 20 Minted Lamb Kofta Kebabs

80 Pieces of BBQ Meat Only £34.50

Add To your BBQ Pack 12 Flavoured Pork Loin steaks £11.50 20 x Chicken Thai Satay Skewers £15.00 12 Beef/Pork Kebabs with Peppers £17.50

10 flavoured Butterfly Chicken Breast £16.50 12 x 6oz BBQ Rump Steaks £15.00 12 Minted Lamb Cutlets £10.00

Whole Sides of Flavoured Pork Ribs £5.99 each or 2 for £10 Fantastic Barbecue Mix & Match selection Including Our Minted Lamb Kofta Kebabs

20 for £6.00 Home of the celebrated Meldreth Pork Sausage

Written within copy When Bury Lane appears in copy, it should be written in lowercase with an initial capital, i.e. Bury Lane.

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

EATS, DRINKS & LEISURE Standard logotype

Our logotype (division specific)

FILMS IN JULY

When a communication is directed at a particular market a division specific logotype may be used, in conjunction with the use of the secondary colour palette.

Fri 4th at 7.30pm THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY (12A)

In 1962, a well-heeled couple come to know an American expatriate acting as an Athens tour guide. But an incident at the couple’s hotel puts all three in danger and creates a precarious interdependence between them. A tense and dangerous battle of wits between the two men leads them from Greece to Turkey, and to a dramatic finale played out in the back alleys of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.

Sat 5th at 7.30pm X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (12A)

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from the past, “X-Men: First Class,” in order to change a major historical event and fight in an epic battle that could save our future.

Fri 11th at 7.30pm

NEXT GOAL WINS (15)

In 2001, the tiny Pacific island of American Samoa suffered a world record 31-0 defeat at the hands of Australia, garnering headlines across the world as the worst soccer team on the planet. Against a backdrop of serial underachievement, the team face the daunting prospect of a qualification campaign for the upcoming 2014 World Cup. It would take a miracle-maker or a madman to turn the team’s fortunes around - and in maverick Dutch coach Thomas Rongen they somehow find both.

Sat 12th at 7.30pm THE TEMPEST (U) SPECIAL EVENT This culminating masterpiece of Shakespeare’s career pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. Filmed LIVE in high definition over three performances, this spectacular and griping play is captured by 14 high definition cameras that give the viewer an upfront and intimate theatrical experience unlike any other.

Fri 18th at 7.30pm (12A)

GODZILLA

Sat 19th at 3.00pm

MALEFICENT (PG)

In Summer 2014, the world’s most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure “Godzilla.” A powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenceless.

Exploring the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora.

Sat 19th at 7.30pm GRACE OF MONACO (PG)

Focused on the personal story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly during a dispute between Monaco’s Prince Rainier III, and France’s Charles De Gaulle over tax laws in the early 1960s.

Fri 25th at 7.30pm

JIMMY’S HALL (12A)

In 1921 Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in Ireland where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream... but above all to dance and have fun. Jimmy’s Hall celebrates the spirit of these free thinkers. The film is set in 1932 and follows events when Jimmy returned from a decade in New York and re-opened the hall. The film is freely inspired by Jimmy’s life and turbulent times

Sat 26th at 3.00pm

Summer Raspberry Dessert

Ingredients Café logotype Events logotype 220g Bury Lane Raspberry Jam 6 tbsp Raspberry Liqueur or Fresh Orange Juice 500g Mascarpone Cheese, at room temperature 284ml Double Cream 50g Sugar Garden Centre logotype Gift Shop logotype 1 tsp pure Vanilla Essence 28 Boudoir Sponge Fingers 3 Small Punnets Fresh Bury Lane Raspberries Icing sugar, for serving

Farm Shop logotype

Pick Your Own logotype

Method Stir the jam and 6 tablespoons of the Raspberry liqueur in a small bowl to blend.

In a bowl, whisk up the mascarpone. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream, sugar, and vanilla in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Using a large rubber spatula, stir quarter of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to lighten. Fold the remaining whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

Line the bottom of a 30 by 20cm glass baking dish or other Wide Selection Of Coffees, Spread decorative serving dish with half of the ladyfingers.

Baguettes, half of the jam mixture overSandwiches, the ladyfingers.

Spread half of the And Jacket Potatoes mascarpone mixture overPaninis the jam mixture, then cover with half of the fresh raspberries. Repeat layering with the remaining Warm friendly service ladyfingers, jam mixture, mascarpone mixture and raspberries.

Cover and refrigerate for at least hours or overnight.

Openthree 6 days a week Dust with the icing sugar and serve.

coffee & sandwich bar

4 Angel Pavement, Royston 07968 436752

STOP PRESS: Pudding Club Night!

Wednesday 9th July from 7.30pm. Tickets are £15.95 with all proceeds going to charity Headway. Choice of two main courses and then 5 desserts Vote for there favourite dessert of the night.

Tickets from The Heath, 01763 243613

coffee & sandwich bar Wide Selection Of Coffees, Sandwiches, Baguettes, Paninis And Jacket Potatoes Warm friendly service Open 6 days a week

4 Angel Pavement, Royston 07968 436752

BELLE (PG)

Inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing. While her cousin Elizabeth chases suitors for marriage, Belle is left on the sidelines wondering if she will ever find love. After meeting an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on changing society, he and Belle help shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Sat 26th at 7.30pm

Bury Lane Summer Favourites

EDGE OF TOMORROW (15)

The epic action of “Edge of Tomorrow” unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop-forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again... and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage

the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski. And, as Cage and Rita take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy

Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Book on-line www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk

Local Markets in July Orwell Pannier Market 5th Saturday monthly Sat 7th July 10am - 12pm Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 5th July 9am - 12noon Linton Village College

Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 12th Julyfrom 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall

Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 21st July 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School Fowlmere Farmers’ Shepreth Village Hall Market Market 4th Saturday 2nd Saturday monthly monthly Sat 26th July Sat 12th July 10am - 12.30pm 9 - 11.30am Fowlmere Village Shepreth Village Hall Hall

Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 27th July 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston

Greenhouse Markets

Thursdays - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston

17 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

Events are

COMMUNITY

What’s on

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 1st June, 10am - 4pm Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Tannery Drift School Summer Fayre

Sat 5th July, 2 - 4pm Music from the Town Band, dancing by G-stars, bouncy castles, refreshments and stalls Tannery Drift School, Royston

Steeple Morden School Fete Sat 5th July, 1pm Entertainment, BBQ, live bands Steeple Morden School

Family Fun Day

Sat 5th July, 1pm Includes bouncy castle, games and hog roast The Chequers, Fowlmere

Half Marathon

St Mary’s Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston, SG8 7DB Info: www.sunbeamsroyston.co.uk

Glass Fusing

Fri 11th July, 7 – 9pm Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston Contact: makeandcreate@yahoo.co.uk

Summer Reading Challenge Launch Sat 12th July, 11am – 3pm This year’s theme is “Mythical Maze” Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston

Secondhand Book Sale

Sat 12th July, 11am - 2pm Bag a bargain book and chat over Coffee and cake Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street

Barley Village Show

Sat 12th July, 11am – 5pm Dog show, craft stalls, bbq, refreshments The Plaistow, Barley

Sun 6th July Bassingbourn’s first multi-terrain half marathon Raising money for Brainstrust, a brain cancer charity Entries: www.fit4thechallenge.co.uk

Garden Party & Live Music

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Royston Singing Aloud

Sun 6th Juy, 10am - 4pm Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Tom’s Trust Fun Run

Sun 6th July, 11am Cross-country fun run to raise money for charity Village Green, Thriplow Register: www.tomstrust.org.uk

Gt Chishill Village Fete

Sun 6th July, 2 - 4pm Traditional village fete games with fun for all ages Teas, crafts, tractor rides, tug-o-war and lots more Gt Chishill Playing fields

Pembroke Farm

Sun 6th July Beautiful gardens and homemade teas available Pembroke Farm, Near Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 6SQ

Cambridge Modern Jazz

Sun 6th July John Etheridge and Christian Garrick ‘Sweet Chorus’ Cambridge Modern Jazz at Hidden Rooms, 7a The Basement Premises, Jesus Lane, Cambridge Bookings: modernjazz@hiddenthing.com

Performing Arts Week

Fri 11th – Fri 18th July 2014 Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston

Baby and Toddler Group Summer Party

Fri 11th July, 9.30 - 11.30am With Bouncy castle A great place for babies and children aged 0-5years to play and meet new friends Tickets from Sunbeams Day Leaders

FREE

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

Sat 12th July, 2 – 4.30pm All proceeds to Guilden Morden Congregational Church 8 Station Road, Steeple Morden

Sat 12th July, 8pm With bar, buffet food, and a raffle plus lots of lovely singing and an open mic slot Fowlmere Village Hall, Chrishall Road, Fowlmere SG8 7RY

Driving Taster Sessions

Sat 12th July With Keyhole’s School of Driving Meldreth Manor School Contact: 07816 361733

Royston Summer Rocks & Summer Soul to the Square

Sat 12th July, 1 - 5pm Fun and activities in Royston Town Centre, including a Punch and Judy Show, Steel Band and stalls for you to enjoy . Summer Soul hosted by Ad Hoc in Fish Hill Square, through to the evening

Flying Legends Air Show

Sat 12th – Sun 13th July The Flying Legends Air Show is famous the world over for its unique presentation of historic piston-engined aircraft in rare combinations and remarkable flying displays. IWM Duxford

Celebrating Spirals Seminar Sun 13th July, 10am – 4pm Spirals exist in the natural movement of Tai Chi and Alexander Technique This seminar allows us to explore where they exist and how we feel them, as well as how we can develop and use them The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, SG6 3NA Bookings: 01462 678804

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 13th July, 10am - 4pm Good range of stalls, tea room with homemade cakes Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 18

to list - thank you for keeping us in touch.

Please send your events to lucy@ townhousepublishing. co.uk Family Friendly Event

Open Garden – Callipers Hall Sun 13th July, 2 – 5pm Music and Refreshments available Supporting the British Red Cross Chipperfield, Nr Kings Langley, WD4 9BP

Jazz in the Park: International Jazz Septet

Sun 13th July, 3-5pm FREE, so just turn up, bring a picnic, enjoy the sounds and relax in the cooling summer breeze!

Christ’s Pieces, Cambridge

From Chicago to Saigon

Thurs 17th – Sat 19th July With Hitchin Thespians Great songs from Fabulous Shows Woodside Hall Walsworth, Hall Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SP Tickets: 01462 641575

The Nicola Emmerson Trust Charity Event Fri 5th Sept Entry closing date: Fri 18th July Either Bungee Jump or Fire Walk Info: info@thenicolaemmersontrust. co.uk, www.thenicolaemmersontrust. co.uk

Great British Tennis Weekend Sun 20th July Royston Tennis Club are running a free tennis open day Contact: 07779 273655

Guilded Morden PreSchool Family Fun Day & BBQ

Sun 20th July, 12noon Includes BBQ and garden games The Edward ViII Pub, Guilden Morden

Open Garden & Observatory Sun 20th July, 2 – 5pm Clinton-Baker Pinetum & University of Hertfordshire Supporting the British Red Cross Bayfordbury, Nr Hertford, SG13 8LD

Shamballa Bracelet

Fri 25th July, 7 – 9pm Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston Contact: makeandcreate@yahoo. co.uk

Postcard & Cigarette Card Fair Fri 25th July, 10am – 6pm Sat July 26th, 9.30am – 4pm Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester

Diamond and Prosecco Charity Gala

Fri 25th July, live music from 6pm An evening of music, prosecco and diamonds with award winning jeweller Harriet Kelshall.Fairclough Hall Farm, Weston SG4 7DP www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Cambridge Modern Jazz

Fri 25th July Jacqui Dankworth Quartet Gala Concert at the Guildhall Cambridge Modern Jazz at Hidden Rooms, 7a The Basement Premises, Jesus Lane, Cambridge Bookings: modernjazz@hiddenthing.com

Royston Folk Club

Fri 25th July, 7.30pm Sheri Kershaw Band Support is Tom Cooper Details: www.roystonfolk.org

Coffee, Cake & a Chat

Sun 27th July, 6pm Watch a DVD under the title “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller at the Kontiki Coffee bar This weeks discussion is “How can you say there is only one way to God” Kontiki Coffee Bare, Therfield Chapel

Come Dancing at Spirella

Sun 27th July, 7.30 — 10.30pm Dance to Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence steps Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179

The Nicola Emmerson Trust Charity Golf Day

Mon 28th July Coffee & bacon roll, 2 course carvery evening meal, prizes plus raffle Entries: www.thenicolaemmersontrust. co.uk

Buntingford & District Flower Club Wed 28th July, 7.30pm The Benson Hall, Buntingford

Throughout the month Yoga With Renay

Tues 1st July 6 week course Whaddon Village Hall Bookings: yogawithrenay@gmail.com

Tai Chi

Sat 5th & Sat 19th July Four week course Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Pregnancy Yoga

Thurs evenings Four week course Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Iyengar Yoga

Wed evenings & Thurs mornings Four week course Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Summer Stage School

Mon 4th – Fri 8th Aug, 9.30am – 3pm Singing and acting course, all abilities welcome, ages 5-12 Hitchin Contact: 07903 058568

Summer Stage School

Mon 11th – Fri 15th Aug, 9.30am – 3pm Singing and acting course, all abilities welcome, ages 5-12 Ashwell School Contact: 07903 058568

Summer Sports Camp

Mon 28th July - Fri 1st Aug Coaching from professional coaches in a range of sports Ages 6 - 13 Studlands Rise First School Contact: 07983 447772

The Cambridge Roar

Weds 16th - Sun 20th July 6 fund raising events throughout Cambridge See website for details: www. thecambridgeroar.co.uk/

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

ROYSTON SUMMER ROCKS!

COMMUNITY

LOCAL ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

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

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

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

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

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

Retailers! Get Involved!

Jane Harvey: Oil painter (ALL)

The Listing will be judging the Best Dressed Window this year so retailers, get involved in the fun and creative with the lei, coconuts and palm trees and create a Caribbean window to impress!

We do hope you will be able to join in with the fun.

Royston Summer Rocks, Saturday 12th July, 1pm-5pm, Royston Town Centre

Visit the website: www.camopenstudios.co.uk or follow @CamOpenStudios on Facebook or Twitter for more information The Studio, 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Royston, SG8 0AG www.janeharveyartist.co.uk

Anna Pye: Printmaker and textiles (ALL)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jane Hollidge: Potter & painter (2,3)

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

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

£10 per person (couples £15)

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

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

Ivy Haus, 30 Foxton Road, Barrington Cambridge, CB22 7RN www.janehollidge.co.uk

Cheryl Warren: Painter (ALL)

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

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

Open 11am - 6pm Opening times key: 1: 5th/6th July 2: 12th/13th July 3: 19th/20th July 4: 26th/27th July 19 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

HEALTH & BEAUTY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

Home Helpers Do you want to work with local older people?

If you can communicate well with older people and you are good at cleaning and domestic tasks then we have the opportunity for you.

Flexible hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rates £7.65 per hour.

Regular holiday pay.

See Results in 9 days

with Forever’s Weight Management products One pack to kick start your new health regime

Contact Kate Hart 07946 180065 aloeandbee@btinternet.com

Independent Distributor of Forever Living Products Aloe Vera Drinking Gels, Supplements, Skincare and Personal care Products Forever Living Products are a member of the Direct Selling Association

Hoap 0697

BACOCA BOUTIQUE is back in business

For the best fashion and accessories sent straight to your door find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! www.facebook.com/bacocaboutique Twitter: @BacocaBoutique bacocaboutique@gmail.com for orders & enquiries

MyLingerie

Registered charity number 1116662

OSTEOPATHY

Health and Beauty

To apply call: 01707 386068 www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire

Kathleen Harry B.Sc. (Hons.) Ost. Susanna Collins B.Sc., D.O., M.S.C.C. Experienced cranial osteopaths We use gentle techniques to treat people of all ages For more information or to book an appointment phone 01763 261716

Clinic in Melbourn

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

“I can’t thank you enough, the course was worth every single penny and enabled me to have a quick calm birth and a very content, alert baby Ronnie” Sam, Melbourn

Virginia Partridge MCFHP, MAFHP

HYPNOBIRTHING ANTENATAL CLASSES

Long nails * Problem nails * Fungal infections

Classes also in Baldock and Biggleswade

Hard skin * Corns and Callus * Painful verrucae

AT ROYSTON COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CENTRE

Jane Wallington HBCE, BA Hons 01767 769153 / 07772 102792 breezebirthing@hotmail.co.uk ...taking the birthing world by calmwww.breezebirthing.com Reg No.12352

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

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

01763 243212

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

Zumba

Now also in Harley St London

Get in shape for summer Beat the Winter Blues

Sleep weight better, boostloss, your confidence, improve your For confidence andrelationships. much, much moreme - contact Contact – today! me today!

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

CATHRYN’S PILATES

Body Control and 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, 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Thursdays: 9.25-10.25am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am –beginners, 6.00 - 7.00pm – beginners, 7.10-8.10pm – beginners, 8.15-9.00pm – intermediate Saturdays: 9.00-10.00am – improvers, 10.15-11.15am – beginners Classes taught by Cathryn Jaffray in well appointed studios in Royston

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

Tel: 07791 736 616

Shake and shimmy your body the Latino way.

Royston Hypnotherapy Get back in control of your life

Mobile Service

The fun and exciting way to get fit, join the dance fitness phenomenom that’s sweeping the world. Shake and shimmy your way to the body you’ve always wanted and burn away the pounds the Latino way.

Mondays 8pm Tuesdays 6.30pm

Catholic Church Hall, Royston Catholic Church Hall, Royston

Contact Cathryn (01763) 249750 0796 774 0652

PARTY YOURs YOUR seLF

INto sh shAPe. shAPe

™

info@premier-pilates.co.uk

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

www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 20

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

HEALTH & BEAUTY

VOLUNTEERING

Royston Library is launching an Library IT Champion service and are looking for some volunteers to assist members of the public who lack confidence in IT, or only have basic IT skills Herts. & Middlesex Wildlife Trusts need Wildlife Trust Speakers to deliver talks on conserving wildlife to a range of community groups around Hertfordshire Royston Day Centre urgently need a practical friendly Lunch Helpers every Tuesday fortnightly from mid-July, or 2 people once a month to help older and less able people benefit from their visit to the day centre by helping to prepare, serve and clear away meals etc Please ring 01763 243020 or email info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk or visit www.do-it.org

Sunbeds are 50p a minute throughout July 3 mins £1.50 6 mins £3.00 9 mins £4.50 12 mins £6.00 15 mins £7.50

Express Lashes £10 (Lasting upto 2 Weeks)

Discounted Perfumes - All stock must go.

We stock Hallmark Jewellery, Handbags and Clothing EDEN Beauty & Tanning

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

Richard’s Monthly Tip

    

 •  •  •  •  • 

 ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦  ♦ 

 

 

   

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

Mix it up on your lunch break.

By 12-2pm you still haven’t reached peak strength but your aerobic capacity will be up 4%. So 10 minutes of interval training followed by a 10 minutes weights circuit will maximise your total calorie burn.



21 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

HEALTH & BEAUTY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

SALE

Starts Saturday 28th June DAYWEAR

POMODORO FRANK LYMAN GERRY WEBER LIBRA GOLD GINA BACCONI sizes 10-24

THANK YOU FOR GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL SUPPORT

Thank you – that’s the message from Royston Lions Club following an amazing response to this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal. In partnership with Marie Curie Cancer Care, members of the Lions Club collected at Tesco in March to help provide free local nursing care to terminally ill patients in their own homes and Marie Curie hospices.

Lions Club president, Keith Collard says: “Thanks to the generosity of local people we collected £825. Every penny collected

by Lions Clubs goes direct to good causes as our membership fees cover any administration costs. This means our Daffodil collection will help fund over 40 hours of hands-on nursing care within our area. We are proud to be at the heart of the community, and our partnership with Marie Curie demonstrates how Lions Clubs offer vital support for local people”.

The Great Daffodil Appeal has huge public support and has raised more than £70 million since 1986. Marie Curie Cancer Care chose Lions Clubs in Britain & Ireland to be its first official partner for the Great Daffodil Appeal last year to help raise an additional £1 million.

1/4 page Villages issue

OCCASION WEAR

CONDICI ISPIRATO IAN STUART MIREIA ZEILA PRESEN

LINGERIE

LEPEL CHARNOS TRIUMPH FANTASIE ROYCE SLOGGI CUP 30 - 40 A - H

MANY ITEMS HALF PRICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOOK NOW!

John Street Royston SG8 9BE Telephone: 01763 244073 info@creamfashions.com www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 22

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

WI PM

At the June meeting Keith Baldwin entertained us with tales of the ageing process. He had noticed that Doctors, Policemen, Nurses etc. were getting younger. He had been a soldier and a Policeman, ending his career as a Superintendent. He said you must keep your brain going, and don’t always say no. He told some very funny stories which had most of us laughing.

We had some Shakespeare and a poem by Pam Ayres. He finished by telling us that “The first half of your life you are told what to do and the second what you should have done”! The first prize in The Raffle was won by Anne Harrison and the competition by Gladys Pearson.

Our next meeting is on July 10th which is a do it yourself evening, when we entertain ourselves.

We meet on the Ground floor of the Heritage Hall at 1.45pm until 4pm. If you would like more information about our institute contact our President Helen Barrett on 01763 849122.

Preventative Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Teeth Whitening Tooth Straightening White Fillings Veneers & Crowns Teeth Replacement Smile Makeovers

Hungry?

No food and no money to buy?

If as a result of: a personal crisis, sudden job loss, illness, separation, homelessness or benefit delay you don’t have money to buy foodRoyston Foodbank can help Agencies that may be able to issue you with a voucher for 3 days emergency food; Citizens Advice Bureau Royston (drop in Mon am and Weds am) Letchworth Melbourn at the Hub Homestart charity if you are receiving family help Children’s Centres at Royston, Melbourn, Bassingbourn and Buntingford if you have children under 5 North Herts Homes or your Housing association if you are a tenant Community Health if you have a support worker Royston Day Centre if you are elderly Spectrum drugs or alcohol issues

info@royston.foodbank.org.uk www.royston.foodbank.org.uk Tel: 07541 808 185

The Family Dentist on Royston High Street Royston Dental Suite 29-31 High Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9AA Tel: 01763 244805 Opening Times Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm Evenings Mon & Thur until 7.30pm The Family Dentist on Royston High Street.

Opening Times Mon-Fri 9.00am -5.30pm Evenings Mon & Thur until 7.30pm

Royston Dental Suite 29-31 High Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9AA Tel: 01763 244805

®

The No.1 Fitness Provider No-one gets you fitter, faster!

9.30am Classes Straight after the School-Run!

®

Kids welcome throughout the summer holidays!

• • • • • • • •

Just £24 per month No minimum contract Babies in buggies welcome!

45 minute classes Tuesday & Friday mornings Fun & friendly Perfect for beginners Highly qualified and experienced instructors

SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAYS Bring your kids to all 9.30 classes throughout the summer holidays for

FREE!

Activities set up to keep them entertained! ®

Extra Family Fit sessions on Wednesday mornings during the school holidays.

See website for all details.

Also available from Parkfit: Earlybird, Evening & Weekend classes, 30 day bootcamps & personal training sessions. And for the rest of the family there’s Parkfit Juniors for the kids, Bootcamp parties and Family Fit! See our website for full details

For more information call us on 0330 123 9221

www.parkfit.co.uk 23 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

BUSINESS

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

SMALL BUSINESS?

We are all beginning to relax as summer draws near and our minds turn to pleasant things like sunshine and holidays but before we do, let us think about some of the reasons to join the Federation of Small Businesses, and the benefits that small business owners have as right of membership.

FSB Insurance

Even though the sun is shining, the last two winters, with floods last year and snow and ice the year before, remind us that having the right insurance for your business is key

Free Business Banking

Not only do the FSB offer Free Business Banking which in itself is worthwhile, benefits also include great deals on card processing, telecom, financial services, pension schemes and more.

And don’t forget about the FSB logo which you can use on all your marketing materials and which gives you enhanced kudos as part of a Federation that its 40th year.

The Federation of Small Businesses has 200,000 members and is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group.

So to learn more about the benefits of joining go to www. fsb.org,uk or call 0808 20 20 888.

LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENTS ASHWELL BUSINESS CLUB

Last Wednesday of the month in the Bushel and Strike Ashwell at 7.30 am. Networking opportunities and learning sessions with Businesses from Ashwell and surrounding areas. Cost £12 per month members & £15 Guests. You must book to come along as numbers for breakfast needed. For information please contact Keith Gordon on 07764 475391 email keith@keithgordon.net Find us on Facebook Ashwell business club.

ROYSTON BUSINESS NETWORK – RBN

Meet every Thursday at 7.30am at the Heath to compare ideas and experiences and work together to strengthen Royston’s business community. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, please call Tony Field on 07794 128054 ROYSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Summer BBQ: Tuesday 8th July at the Heath in Royston. From 6pm, with tickets £10 for members and £12 for Non Members. Includes BARKWAY & DISTRICT BUSINESS BREAKFAST an arrival drink and BBQ. Anna Stocks 01763 878304 email: info@roystonchamber.org First Friday of the month at the Woodman Inn in Nuthampsted, near Buntingford. If you www.roystonchamber.org are interested in joining or coming along to a meeting please call John Sizer on 01763 849 SOUTH CAMBRIDGE COFFEE MORNING Fridays 10am to 12noon Relaxed Informal 007 or e-mail john@publicaccessclerk.com Mid Morning Business to Business networking mixer. Holiday Inn Express CambridgeFRIDAY FIZZ Duxford, Station Road West, CB22 If you FREE business & social networking event held on the last Friday of every month. Simply have any further questions or would like go to the month’s chosen venue, buy a drink to sponsor a Friday coffee morning please contact Gerrit van Deventer - Or info@ from the bar, and meet the group for an informal after-work catch up. email: sharon@ southcambridgecoffeemorning.co.uk townhousepublishing.co.uk; 01763 248447 MELBOURN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

A lively networking group, held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Sheene Mill in Melbourn. To join or to attend a meeting, please contact Kimmi Crosby on 07976 228377 or e-mail kimmi@walnutmedical.info for further details.

ROYSTON BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB

Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Contact Sarah Hillman –07967 197898 for more details. S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com

WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWROK ROYSTON GROUP

Meets last Thursday of every month at the The Old Bull Inn, Royston from 11.45 to 2pm.

If you are serious about building your business why not visit WIBN in Royston.

Contact Siobhan Costello on 07530 590652 for more information Email: siobhan.costello@ wibn.co.uk www.wibn.co.uk

Fourways

1a Melbourn Street, Royston 243760

Chartered Accountants

Big savings* for anyone sending single or multiple parcels Personal • E-bayers • Small businesses Full range of postal services covered: Royal Mail first class, second class, special delivery, signed for and courier....

Save across a wide range of Royal

DIY wrap ‘n pack onsite.

Packaging materials available to purchase

Mail package & parcel options

Guaranteed Secure next day delivery

Easy/Quick local drop-off with

ample free parking just 2 mins from Tesco

“I need an accountant who examines all the opportunities to save me tax”

Counter open all day:

Mon – Fri, 9 am – 4 pm Last despatch up to 4 pm

*Savings dependent on size and weight.

Unit 4A, Highfields Business Park, Old North Road (off A1198), Kneesworth SG8 5JT Counter open all day: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm

Call us on 01763 241111 Part of www.sogifted.co.uk Home & Garden

Listings PYP advert.indd 1 www.thelisting.info

Most Credit/Debit cards accepted

• 01763 248447 • 24

13/06/2014 11:49

Fourward Thinking fourways4business.com

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

FIVE ON-LINE MARKETING TIPS

This month I’d like to share five brilliant nuggets of information, that I recently learnt at a conference, on how to make your online marketing really effective.

Content is king All the delegates I spoke to agreed that content is king – whether you are talking about a website, a blog entry, an advert or even a simple tweet, the words matter!

What are you doing?

One speaker suggested that online marketing (and websites in particular) should only do one of four different things: entertain, inspire, educate or convince. Thinking about it, that makes complete sense – which one will your website do?

What’s in it for me?

Another speaker said that before you start to write, you should think about your OVP – your Online Value Proposition. This is a specific explanation of what your audience wants from you – what question they need answering, what problem they need solving, what need they want satisfying – and how it will be answered/solved/satisfied with your website/blogs/tweets. Which ones might be appropriate for your customers and your business?

Deliver value Once you have a clear idea of what your audience wants, work out how deliver that answer with real value – everything you do needs to have high relevance to your audience and high differentiation from your competitors. Does your online marketing grab your audience’s attention with something attractive enough to stop them moving on to something else?

Spread the word Finally, whatever you put out online, give your audience a reason to care and a reason to share. Because if they care, they’ll read it and want more, and if they share with their friends or their followers, even more people will read it and want more of what you can offer.

Work on these five during July and then in August’s The Listing, I’ll show you how to pull it all together. Good luck! #killerautumncampaign

BUSINESS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOCIAL EVENT

Royston and District Chamber of Commerce invite you along to their Summer BBQ on Tuesday 8th July at the Heath in Royston.

The evening starts from 6pm, with tickets £10 for members and £12 for Non Members and includes a drink on arrival and BBQ. This is a great time to network and enjoy a fun social evening on the Heath. For tickets, email info@roystonchamber.org or call Tony Field on 01763 242984

EVER WANTED TO BUNGEE JUMP OR FIRE WALK?!

The Nicola Emmerson Trust are looking for people to take part in their Charity event on Friday 5th September - Royston Heath Bar. Entry fee for either Bungee Jump or Fire Walk £70, alternatively raise a minimum £150 sponsorship and Jump/Walk for FREE!

Closing date for entries Friday 18th July.

For more information please email info@thenicolaemmersontrust.co.uk or visit www.thenicolaemmersontrust.co.uk to download an entry form. (Places are limited).

Four County CLEANERS

www.julianberry.co.uk

ROYSIA WOMEN’S CLUB

Our June meetings started with an afternoon Mystery Trip to Jordan’s Mill near Biggleswade. We had a guided tour of the old working flour mill, the lovely wild flower and vegetable gardens along the banks of the Rriver Ivel. We ended the tour in the Mill Store and Riverside café with a wonderful afternoon tea. A much enjoyed visit!

We then had three speaker meetings: “A Year in the Life of a Celebrity” by Eve Regelous; “After the Yarn” by the Spinning Lady, Celia Gwynn. Her last talk was about the spinning process and on this visit she explained what happens to the yarn after spinning. Our last speaker was Keith Truman who recounted his “Experiences as an Olympic Games Maker”, a fascinating insight into his part in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

In July we will be organising a Tombola at one of our Social evenings, a Coffee Morning at a member’s house and a Sponsored Walk round Royston in aid of our charity. This year we are fund raising for Headway in Cambridge, a charity providing specialist services and support to people with an acquired brain injury and their families in Cambridgeshire. New members are always welcome. Why not join one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday evenings which start at 8pm. Speaker meetings end at 10pm and Social Evenings at 9.30pm. For further details about Roysia Women’s Club please contact Wendy Pearce 01763-231381 or Mavis Ingle 01763-222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

Local to Royston and the surrounding area Oven Cleaning • Window Cleaning Carpet cleaning • Office & Builder Cleans Ironing & Domestic Cleaning Service Contract Cleans House Move & Removal Cleans

07580 705 687 07528 788 811

fourcountycleaners@hotmail.co.uk Specialists in end of tenancy cleans

Full Time Tradesmen Positions Available

Royston based renovations company currently looking for new staff to fill a variety of positions that have become available as result of a recent growth in the company.

Our complete range of services means we have positions available across a variety of trades including: • Plumbing • Painting & Decorating • Plastering, Rendering, Plaster boarding & Dry Lining • Tiling • Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting Candidates must be punctual, reliable, well spoken and presentable.

Positive attitude, good work ethic, honesty and efficient with a methodical approach required. Experience and own transport essential.

Salary negotiable depending on level of experience.

Please email your interest to kieran.butler@ashtonrenovations.co.uk

25 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY

news from our schools

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

MYTHICAL MAZE

WARRIOR TRAINING

Icknield Walk pupils Cameron and Jessica (year 3) have written about their trip to Celtic Harmony...

“Year 3 have been learning about the Celts.

We went on a trip to Celtic Harmony. It is a camp in the woods with round houses and special plants, like herbs.

We all wore shawls and robes to make us look like Celts. We walked through the gates and pretended to be in a time tunnel to take us through to Celtic times. First we had our faces painted with blue face paint, the Celts used the Woad to make blue face paint to make them look scary for war. Next we used string and yellow and red dye to make coloured bracelets.

We did weaving, grinding wheat to make flour, making dough, visiting the herb spiral. We saw all sorts of herbs and they smelt beautiful. We went to the Celtic trading post and used Celtic money to buy things. One of the best bits was the warrior training. We followed the three commands, forward, halt and charge. We pretended to fight the Romans.

This was a really good trip and we would recommend a visit to Celtic Harmony because it was good fun and we learned a lot.”

“On 12th July, Royston Library will be hosting the countywide launch of the Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “Mythical Maze”.

Storytelling and craft activities will be taking place in the library between 11am and 3pm and children of all ages will have the opportunity to sign up for the challenge and will be entered into a prize draw to win tickets for Willows Farm or Royston Cave. “

MERIDIAN’S ATHLETES DOMINATE

Meridian’s athletes have come away with three out of four league titles in the Stevenage and North Herts Athletics league. There was a 3rd place finish for the Year 9 girls team with the Year 9 boys, Year 10 girls and Year 10 boys teams all finishing in first place after the scores for their 2 meetings had been combined.

The athletes are now focused on preparing for the District Championships which will be held at Ridlins Athletics Stadium, Stevenage on the 25th June when Meridian and Greneway schools combine for the Grand Prix Trophy.

PLAY TENNIS FOR FREE AT ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

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

Advanced booking is recommended, go to www.greatbritishtennisweekend.com.

‘We are really excited to be running an open day as part of the Great British Tennis Weekend. It’s great chance to try tennis at Royston Tennis Club and find out what a great sport it is’ Families can book in advance online and find out more information about local venues at www.greatbritishtennisweekend.com.

For more information please contact our Head Coach: Matt Fellingham, 0777 927 3655, mattrfellingham@gmail.com

SUMMER STAGE SCHOOL SCHOOL! week-long acting singing & courses!

Hitchin: 4th Ashwell: 11th !

ALL abilities welcome!

o

o

AGE: 5-12

Meet the Whittlesford Artists

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

CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS OldOld School Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4YS School Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4YS

Looking for a venue to hold a Party, Funeral Gathering, Meeting etc Venue Hire From Just £75.00

at Val Pettifer will be showing an array of colourful

Val Pettifer will be showing an array of colourful semiͲabstracted The OLD SCHOOL STUDIO semi-abstracted collage & acrylic paintings, plus collage & acrylic paintings, plus pastels, monoͲprints and much more! pastels, mono-prints and much more!

Old School Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4YS

Sue Rapley also sharing studio space with Val this

Sue Rapley also sharing studio space with Val this year specialises in year specialises in vibrant, original paintings in a vibrant, original paintings in a variety of media, exploring movement, Val Pettifer will be showing an array of colourful semiͲabstracted 8th August 2014 variety of media, exploring movement, light and light and reflections in land and seascapes collage & acrylic paintings, plus pastels, monoͲprints and much more! reflections in land 8A Garden Walk Royston Herts SG8 7HP and seascapes 15th August 2014

Royston Town Football Club

Saturday & Sunday STUDIO OPEN 11am – 6pm STUDIO OPEN 11am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday For further information Sue Rapley also sharing studio space with Val this year specialises in 19thth – 20th th & 26th th – 27th th July 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 July

Refreshments in the garden Telephone 07795 820127 Full one week course £139 vibrant, original paintings in a variety of media, exploring movement, of the studio Car park in front (2 siblings £259) light and reflections in land and seascapes Email support@roystontownfc.co.uk Refreshments in the garden Also visit Vandy Massey – weekends 1 & 4

For more info and to book your place andCar park in front of the studio Jan Smail weekends 1, 3 & 4

9.30am-3pm (everyday)

contact Alex on: 07903 058 568

ashwellstageschool@gmail.com www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 •

STUDIO OPEN 11am – 6pm Saturday & Sunday E: info@theoldschoolstudio.co.uk 19 – 20 & 26 – 27 July

Also visit Vandy Massey – weekends 1 & 4 and Jan Smail weekends 1, 3 & 4 th th th T: th 01223 833064

www.theoldschoolstudio.co.uk

E: info@theoldschoolstudio.co.uk www.camopenstudios.co.uk T: 01223 833064 Refreshments in the garden www.theoldschoolstudio.co.uk Car park in front of the studio www.camopenstudios.co.uk 26

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

COMMUNITY

27 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

HOMES & GARDENS

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

LOOKING FOR HOME...

Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake

JACK

Racket Restringing

Everyone who meets Jack falls in love with him as he has a lot of love to give, but his forever home still hasn’t come up. Jack is a 2 year old Rottweiler/Labrador/Ridgeback mix who is good with other dogs and has lived with children of 6 and over. He is waiting patiently as we know there is the perfect family out there for him somewhere. If you think you could give Jack the home he deserves please contact Luna Animal Rescue on 4 The Green Royston 4 The Green Royston 07970800530 / 07860480015 email: luna.ar@hotmail.co.uk or Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Hertfordshire SG8 7AA fill in 01763 our enquiry form at www.lunaanimalrescue.org Telephone 246946 Telephone 01763 246946

Racket Restringing Knights Locksmith

by Doug Drake

Telephone 01763 246946 Gavla82@hotmail.co.uk

by Doug Drake

Complete Design, Build and Maintenance Service All aspects of pond work undertaken.

From new builds to complete overhaul of existing ponds.

Water features, waterfalls, streams, koi ponds, natural ponds, ornamental and wildlife ponds.

Also complete landscaping service including 4 The Green Royston decking, paving, block Hertfordshire paving and turfing.

SG8 7AA

www.aquaticlandscapes.co.uk Telephone 01763 246946 Tel 01763 271297 or mobile 07900 083 606 / 07909 661 492

4 The Green Royston

Workshop ad

14/6/11

09:29

SG8 7AA PageHertfordshire 1

Telephone 01763 246946

dougdrake.royston@btinternet.com

Racket Restringing

4 The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Telephone 01763 246946

4 The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Telephone 01763 246946

by Doug Drake

07595 372514 4 The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AA 01763 220163

Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake

Racket Restringing

All door and lock types UPVC window and door repair specialist Burglar repair / prevention service Lock replacements/upgrades Fully Qualified Call Gavin Clark

Aquatic Landscapes

Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake

Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

by Doug Drake

Racket Restringing

by Doug Drake

Herts Essex & Cambs Cleaning

Do Your Carpets or Upholstery Need Cleaning?

We are a local cleaning company maintaining a high standard of service and a friendly manner.

We Will Professionally Clean Your Carpets And Upholstery.

We Offer Stain Removal, Protectors And A Full 4 The Green Royston Cleaning Service.

Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Please Call For A Free Quote or Advice.

Telephone 01763 246946 All Types Domestic & Commercial Work Undertaken.

4 The Green Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7AA Telephone 01763 246946

01763 246849 07711100339 ADVERTISEMENT

Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!

It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Managing Director Tim Law feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is

misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn

up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

Cloudy2Clear service the Royston DQG &DPEULGJH DUHDV DQG 7LP LV ÀQGLQJ that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just

the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Tim a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

78)%1)( 94 (39&0) +0%>-2+# (SR´X VITPEGI XLI *VEQIW NYWX XLI 4ERIW

&VSOIR SV (EQEKIH ;MRHS[W# *EYPX] ,MRKIW ,ERHPIW SV 0SGOW# ;ERX 8LI 0EXIWX )RIVK] 7EZMRK +PEWW# %PP +PE^MRK &EGOIH &] 3YV =IEV 1ERYJEGXYVIVW +YEVERXII 4VMSVMX] *VIITLSRI

[[[ GPSYH] GPIEV GSQ [I QEOI WEZMRK QSRI] TIVJIGXP] GPIEV www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447 • 28

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

HOMES & GARDENS

HOME & INTERIORS: DOUBLE-UP YOUR SPACE

When you have run out of space and it’s not possible to extend, the time has come to think creatively. With the right approach, you may even be able to make two rooms out of one.

Had a new baby? Children growing up?

Started working from home? Every year it seems like there’s more pressure on our living space. And while it’s not always possible to move up the property ladder to a ten-bedroom mansion, there is always a way to make your current property work better for you. It’s called doublingup – and it’s all about giving your home a new lease of life with some thoughtful rearrangements and careful additions, resulting in multifunctional rooms that are entirely practical and yet also utterly stylish.

Take a long, hard look at every room in your home and, even in the smallest of apartments, it will soon be possible to see which spaces can be modified so as to serve more than one purpose. We’re not talking about expensive extensions or complex loft conversions, but simply about making the most of what you’ve already got. Like adding a dining area to a kitchen, a home office in a bedroom or a hideaway guest bed in a living room.

The trick is to forget your preconceptions about where you live and be creative with the space. To get the most out of every inch (vital when you need to double up on what you have), foldaway furniture is a great option to start with, whether it’s a bed, a desk or a dining table and chairs. Next, make the most of any free wall. Peg rails and hanging rails, hooks and shelves – from high above your head to fitted across an alcove, this can be incredibly useful storage. Think high: a raised child’s bed with space beneath for a desk, sofa or play area, for example.

Or could you even build a mezzanine sleeping or working space? And think low: slide a truckle bed under a permanent one, or tuck stools under a small table and magically create an intimate dining area. It’s a lateral-thinking approach that’s quick, easy and inexpensive, and that will make your home as functional and as good-looking as you could ever want, no matter what changes come your way in the future.

Creativefinishes

No room to sit down and eat? Turn a small kitchen into a kitchen/diner with a foldaway table and chairs. The table is attached to a wall with dowels, while the chairs can be hung on a wall hook, nicely out of the way.

Calligaris Quadro white lacquered bar table, £111; Calligaris Olivia solid wood folding chairs in wenge or beech, £80 each; all Lime Modern Living, 01892 512611; www.limemodernliving.co.uk.

By raising a child’s bed you create two rooms: one for sleeping, and one below for playing, studying, relaxing or for sleepovers.

The same goes with an adult bedroom – if you have high enough ceilings, consider building a mezzanine sleeping space, leaving room underneath to use however you wish.

Loft bed by Oliver Furniture, £995, Nubie, 01825 724160; www.nubie.co.uk.

Sharman Knowles Partnership chartered architects

D E C O R A T I N G Professional Interior & Exterior Decorators

One Market Hill Royston SG8 9JL

info@creativefinishes.uk.com Tel: 01763 249075 07568 575527 “Feel free to call for a free no obligation quote”

01763 250599

We are an architects practice in Royston town centre.

Our website shows the range of work we undertake which includes commercial, industrial, housing and large domestic projects.

NO OBLIGATION FIRST MEETING

Royston Practice 01763 245059

29 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

COMMUNITY ACCOMMODATION The Boars Head 35 Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JU 01763 243013 3 twin rooms The Chequers 58 High Street, Royston, Herts SG8 9AW 01763 244788 8 ensuite rooms www. chequersroyston.co.uk The Green Man 37 Market Hill, Royston Herts, SG8 9JU 01763 248006 3 rooms available Hillside House Royston Newmarket Road(A505) Royston 01763 247551 www. hillside-house-royston.co.uk Credit cards accepted 3 double rooms en-suite B&B. Free WIFI throughout The Old Bull Inn 56 High Street, Royston 01763 242003 11 en-suite rooms, B & B

CHARITIES

Cancer Research UK, Maurice Hill,Chairman 18,Orchard Way,Royston, Herts, SG8 5EY. 07719132793 mauricehill45@msn.co Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire.

Unit 6, Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP 01763 262262 admin@hsrsc.co.uk

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, Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Duncan Goldie Tea Room last Friday each month Sunday school each week Sec. Gillian Darnell 01763 245571

JULY 14 â&#x20AC;˘ ISSUE 107

Fowlmere United Reformed Church 01440 761241

Hall Pastor Matt & Cate Hall 01763 243166 mail@tlc-royston.org.uk www.tlc- 8.30am-6.30pm royston.org.uk 01763 230350

Guilden Morden Congregational Church,Pound Green ,Guilden Morden. 01767677680 and 01763 852883

CITIZENS ADVICE

Melbourn Baptist ChurchMortlock Street 01763 261650 www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk Ignite Community Church, Coombes Comminity Centre, Burns Road Contact: Margaret McCormack 01763 852118 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, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Minister Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Chris White, 01763 256816.

Sunday services at 10am and 6.30pm, Juneior Church & crèche at 10am. www.roystonmethodist.org.uk St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church Melbourn Street, Royston rpc.churchoffice@btinternet.com Vicar: The Revd. Heidi Huntley 01763 243145 Church Office: 01763 246371 Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440 Royston Spiritualist Church President Judy Moule Service every Sunday 6.30pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall.

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

Richard Morgan 01763 287364 Trinity Life Church Meetings 10am Royston Town

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

Drop in Mon & Wed, 9.30am12noon. National Advice line number: 08444 111 444: 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm, Mon-Fri

HALLS FOR HIRE Ad Hoc Mezzanine Floor for parties, functions, clubs & societies 01763 246 838 or email info@ adhocbarandkitchen.com

COUNCILS

Bassingbourn Village College for parties, functions, clubs & societies. 01763 246136

North Herts District Council 01462 474000 www.north-herts.gov.uk

Coombes Community Centre Sports Hall, Meetings Rooms, Under 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area and Social Club Bar. Gillian Morland, coombescommunity@uwclub. net www.coombescommunity centre.co.uk. 01763 248081

Hertfordshire County Council 01992 555555 www.hertsdirect.org

Royston District Council Office 01763 242393 Royston Town Council 01763 245484

Eternit Sports and Social Club 01763 260250

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 Melborn Dental Practice 24a Orchard Road, Melbourn 01763 262034 Priory Dental Centre 17 Queens Road Royston 01763 246677 The Royston Dental Practice 30 Kneesworth Street Royston 01763 243268 Royston Dental Suite 29-31 High Street, Royston 01763 244805

DOCTORS

Roysia Surgery (Royston) Burns Road Royston SG8 5PT

NHS Direct 111

LEISURE Bassingbourn Sports Centre 01763 242344 X 262 SMS 07873 455637

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

Studlands Rise First School Royston SG8 9HB 01763 243930

UTILITIES

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

HeathSports 01763 243613

Meridian School Garden Walk Royston SG8 7JH 01763 242236

Melbourn Sports Centre 01763 263313 Royston Leisure Centre 01763 255190

School Yard (Uniform) 0800 132988 sales@schoolyard.co.uk

The Guide Hut, Garden Walk Joyce Mallows, 01763 245914

Markets Manager 01763 245484 Geraint Burnell - Town Manager 01763 878242 Both at The Town Hall, Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7DA

Royal British Legion, Mill Road, Royston, 01763 244560 Royston Golf Club Baldock Road Royston, SG8 5BG Tel: 01763 24696/243476 Royston Conservative Club Derek Walker Room 18-20 Kneesworth Street, Royston, Herts SG8 5AA 01763 243242 (General) 01763 246427 (Club Secretary)

Royston Town FC Garden Walk. Suzanne Norman 07795 820127 or Terry McKinnell 07772 086709

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

HEALTH

St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road Royston SG8 7DB 01763 242875

Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JF. LIBRARY Tel: 01763 243650.

Library Market Hill admin@greneway.herts.sch.uk. Royston Royston SG8 9JN Term time only.

Enquiries 0300 1234049

Royston Methodist Church Hall,Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road. lettings@royston-methodist. org.uk

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

Tannery Drift First School, Royston, SG8 5DE 01763 235100 Town Hall Heritage Hall, Hardwick Hall, Priory Rooms, Room 11, Committee Room Market Hill Rooms Royston Town Council 01763 245484 www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston 01763 243117

TOWN CENTRE

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

TRANSPORT National Rail Enquiries 24-hours 08457 484950 Royston & District Community Transport Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who

Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145 Electricity - Emergency and loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 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)

VETS

Royston Veterinary Centre 01763 242221 Melbourn Veterinary Surgery 01763 262696

WASTE COLLECTION 0800 328 6023

NEED A NUMBER? Please let us know if there are numbers you would like added to this section

Darren Harward

SCHOOLS Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive Royston SG8 7EZ 01763 243392

Painter and Decorator Domestic and Commercial Interior and Exterior

Roman Way First School Burns Road, Royston SG8 5EQ 01763 241535

Telephone 01763 222978 Mobile 07815 816187 darren.harward@ntlworld.com

Poorly PC? The PC Doctor will get your PC back in tip-top health and squeaky clean!

PC Doctor Edward Your local computer GP!

07929 660 981 L M King Decorations

&OR ALL YOUR LOCAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating

â&#x20AC;˘ Paperhanging, Coving & General Property Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Apprenticeship served with over 25 years experience â&#x20AC;˘ Clean, Friendly, Reliable Service providing craftsmanship Xof the highest standard to enhance your home â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Insured

For a free quotation or some friendly advice,

Contact Les on 01763 849556 or 07766 142492 www.thelisting.info â&#x20AC;˘ 01763 248447 â&#x20AC;˘ 30

$OMESTIC "USINESS 3TORAGE &ACILITY 3ECURE 7ATERPROOF &IREPROOF 3TORAGE ,ONG 3HORT 4ERM )NDIVIDUAL 5NITS &OR FURTHER DETAILS CALL -ATTHEW $OGGETT ON

2OYSTON 3ELF 3TORAGE "ROADMERE 0OND 2OYSTON 2D

"ARLEY 2OYSTON 3' ". INFO ROYSTONSELFSTORAGE COM

WWW ROYSTONSELFSTORAGE COM

ecorating&&RRestoration estorationSService ervice DDecorating D.R .S Painting & Decorating Wallpaper Hanging Coving & Plastering Sash Window Restoration & Repairs Tel: 01763 230100 Mob: 07747 805920 www.drservice.co.uk info@drservice.co.uk

COMMUNITY

JULY 14 • ISSUE 107

BATHROOM & KITCHENS COMPLETE INSTALLATION SERVICE Plumbing • Tiling Carpentry • Wooden flooring Supply and fit or install only For a free quotation call Peter on 07885 143164 • 01763 257 877 e-mail p.w.hunt@btinternet.com

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

All enquiries, domestic or commercial, welcome.

No job too small.

Call us today on 01763 246055 / 07967 472 378

NEED NEW WINDOWS?

s o u t h

landscapes

VICTORIAN & GEORGIAN SASH WINDOWS

Tel:

c a m b s

Ltd.

Bringing Outdoor Space •toaftercare Life design • construction • planting design • construction • planting

The stunning garden you’ve always dreamt of owningcomplete is closer than you build think & planting service design,

• Restoration • Renovation • Double Glazing • Draft Proofing John Morgan 01763 262916

patios, paving, paths & walling complete design,

build pergolas & planting service timber decking, & trellis work patios, paving, ponds & water features designed & built paths & walling

gravel & block paving driveways timber decking, pergolas & trellis work natural & artifi cial turf installed ponds & water features

fencing, all types supplied designed & built & erected

gravel & block paving 200 070 Telephone 01763 852 288 Mobile 07768 driveways E - info@southcambslandscapes.co.uk

natural & artificial view our work at www.southcambslandscapes.co.uk turf installed

fencing, all types supplied & erected

Telephone 01763 852 288 Mobile 07768 200 070

PREMIER ROOFING

E - info@southcambslandscapes.co.uk

view our work at

Specialists in the restoration of historic buildings, from private homes and gardens to churches and colleges.

Portfolio of large and small scale projects undertaken throughout the UK.

New Roofs - Re Roofs - Flat Roofs - Rubber Roofs Slating - Tiling - UPVC Fascias - Soffits Guttering Chimney Work - Velux Windows Blinds -Sun Tunnels Anti Perching Devices - Repair Work

Free Estimates

See our new website www.ambstonemasonry.co.uk

E andy@ambstonemasonry.co.uk M 07970 874 853

FREE

T 0845 1990 184

01763 249221 / 07816 131527

wayne.hargreaves1970@hotmail.co.uk

The Pin Cushion

01763 290 335 • 07525 173 278 kieran.butler@ashtonrenovations.co.uk

QUOTATIONS

www.southcambslandscapes.co.uk

Exclusive hand finished curtains and soft furnishings

Providing a personal bespoke service for all your window dressing and soft furnishing requests

RESIDENTIAL

BATHROOMS | KITCHENS | TILING | PLASTERING | FLOORING ELECTRICS | DECORATING | PLUMBING | EXTENSIONS

     

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 Contact Diana on 01763 230567 thepincushion@hotmail.co.uk www.thepincushionroyston.co.uk

31 • www.thelisting.info • 01763 248447

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

shaken not stirred