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After our shocking faux pas last issue (blue skies and blossom on our April front cover, as snow and Arctic temperatures closed in!), I hope that the finer weather and temperatures are here at last! Our pages are full of events in our local villages and town: in May alone we have Meldreth village and Melbourn Primary School’s Spring Fayres, the Royston May Fayre and the Beer Festival and the Guilden Garden Market. Ashwell plays host to its ever popular music festival now in its 60th year. Expect two weeks filled with topclass musicians, including classical guitarist Lily Afshar, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and former Ashwell resident and renowned jazz pianist, James Pearson. Outdoor event Ashwell at Home is a chance to see the village behind the scenes. This year, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth host their inaugral “at home”. The ambitious programme features a pop-up blue plaque walk, a dry pub crawl, touring the long-gone 15 hostelries and a cycle ride through the With best wishes,

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On Saturday 18th May, Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth will be opening up their villages to visitors as they play host to the inaugural BBCK at home. Temporary blue plaques will appear alongside a full programme of activities including a scarecrow and photo trail, a bike ride running from Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth to Wimpole Hall, a range of walking opportunities for those keen to explore the dozens of ancient footpaths which criss-cross the fields between the villages, a classic car parade and historical lectures on a range of subjects with a particular focus on the early industrial revolution and its impacts on the combined villages. Highlights include: IRISH roots The strong link with Irish migration established in Bassingbourn during the coprolite boom in the nineteenth Century will be celebrated and remembered with a lecture given by leading regional expert Bernard O Connor, and a series of open mike events during the day featuring young and not so young folk artists. Some of the Old pubs where the Irish workers were reported to have ‘slept on floors’ having spent their earnings keeping warm with local spirits and beers will be given new signature sign posts for the day. Cycling and Walking opportunities The day will be opening up a number of little known public bridleways and footpaths for visitors and residents alike – and the special route through to Wimpole Hall will be a wonderful route for the more adventurous cycling households and individuals to enjoy. Local PCSOs James Lynch and Lyndsay Gardiner are helping with the organisation of this particular aspect of the day, and James Lynch will be holding a safe cycling surgery before the event kicks off at 10.30am. The Pipe Organ unplugged On Sunday evening there will be an exhilarating • Fun Fair * exposition of the Pipe organ in Bassingbourn • Bike trails, including unique opportunity Parish Church by rising star Marija Skobe, a young to Wimpole Hall through the main gates (15 Czech organist who brings together a wonderful miles – committed ride!) programme of Italian and French formal and • Walking the ancient pathways (from 1.5 to Operatic music counterpoised by the delicacy and 6 miles) lyricism of the British folk tradition. • POP UP Blue Plaques Market stalls and local crafts • Dry Pub Crawl (discover the old pubs Anyone wanting to bring their craft making or - 15 in all!) local culinary skills to the market place – do be in • Hog Roast * touch with the organisers – pre booking is essential • Arts and Local Crafts, Local Trades – table and pitch £10 for independent craft and • Open Studios cooks. INFO@bbckathome.org.uk • Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations

Entry by programme £2.50 each £5.00 per family, available across the village at Village Spar, Hatties Coffee House, the Book Café, and at all Open Studios. Includes entrance to demonstrations, Open Studios and Parade Parking at Bassingbourn Village College (entry through Littlington preferred) Info@bbckathome.org.uk Saturday 18th May, from 9.30am

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ASHWELL AT HOME 2013

This year, Ashwell at Home will be raising money for the village museum, church and school. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this popular village event, there will be even more to see and do with entertainment for all the family. And, if you arrive promptly, you will be able to see the unveiling of the new village sign at 12noon. In addition to 15 open gardens including a medieval farmhouse enclosed by a moat, you can visit the village lock-up (no longer in use!) and Ashwell cottage garden is hosting an archaeological dig. There will be a wide selection of displays including a Palestinian costume exhibition, harp demonstration, two model railways, old concertinas and accordions and much more. VIEW OVER ASHWELL FROM There will be Morris dancing, vintage cycle tour, Well Dressing (an THE CHURCH TOWER ancient custom of thanksgiving for the purity of water during the Black Death), Mummers play, cricket match and Henry Harris’s funfair. And everywhere you will find “Ashwell Alive” plaques telling the history of many of the houses. New for this year are a music trail with short garden concerts performed by local musicians throughout the afternoon and guided walking tours that invite you to explore the historic heart of Ashwell and a wildlife tour through local countryside. There is also a ‘Made in Ashwell’ craft display and market. You can visit Ashwell Museum, the village school and even climb St. Mary’s Church tower for spectacular views over the village and way beyond (admission to the tower £3.00). Homemade lunches and teas will be readily available. Entry £6 per person. Children under 14 free. Free parking. Ashwell at Home, Sunday 12th May, 12noon-6pm

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MURDER DOWN THE AISLE: INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

Following on from the overwhelming success of their Christmas Pantomime, Melbourn Amateur Dramatics are delighted to announce their next project: a highly ambitious and unique MELBOURN AMATEUR DRAMATI interactive murder mystery evening which will be staged at a celebrity wedding and held at Melbourn United Reformed Church. Following on from the overwhelming success of their Christmas Pantomime last ye The audience (wedding guests), working teams of 6 and usinginteractive their powers ofmystery obser-evening which w project: ain highly ambitious and unique murder Reformed Church. vation, subtle clues given and by interviewing the suspects, will establish the identity of the murderer, the murder weapon and theAMATEUR motive. DRAMATICS The wedding party (MADS) will move from table to MELBOURN SOCIETY audience (wedding workingof in teams of 6 andFor using their powers of ob table answering questions during theThe evening before theguests), final reveal ‘whodunit’. each establish the identity ofand the murderer, the murder weapon andworking the motive. Thenex w Following onperformance, from the overwhelming success of theirwill Christmas Pantomime last year, Melbourn Amateur Dramatics arewho now on their only the Director know the whole story the cast only advised the during the evening before finalat reveal of ‘whodunit’. on project: a highly ambitious and the unique interactive mystery evening which will bethe staged a celebrity weddingFor andeach held performance, at Melbourn Uni murderer is on evening of murder each performance. who the murderer is on the evening of each performance. Reformed Church. It will feel like a real wedding: the tickets are wedding invitations, the guests will be asked to wear wedding attire and a finger buffet andfeel wine supper will be provided. The wedding party It will like a real wedding: the tickets are wedding invitations, thethe guests will The audience (wedding guests), working in teams of 6 and using their powers of observation, subtle clues given and by interviewing suspects characters are an interesting dis-functional mix brings interestmove andcharacters humour to totable the plot. bewhich provided. The wedding an interesting establish the identity of the murderer, the murder weaponsupper and thewill motive. The wedding party willparty from table are answering dis-func question Tickets each (over 18s only). supper, glass ofDirector wine and slicethe of whole wedding cake during the evening before£12 the final reveal of ‘whodunit’. ForBuffet each performance, only the will know story and the cast only ad included ticket price. who the murderer is on in thethe evening of each performance.

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Sixty Years of the Ashwell Music Festival 1953 – 2013

This year the people of Ashwell have something to celebrate – the 60th Anniversary of their well-loved Music Festival. It is extraordinary that a small village in rural Hertfordshire has continued and extended this tradition for over six decades - the result of the dedication and enthusiasm of this vibrant community. Over the years Ashwellians have maintained their passion for locally available high-calibre music and their desire to share it with others. Past years have seen up to 1200 people Saturday 11th to Sunday 26th May 2013 attending. This year, we have more events planned and hope to attract around 2000 people, either to our concerts or to our ‘Made in Ashwell, art exhibiton. The Ashwell Music Festival was started in 1953 by Canon Jack Catterick. Choristers and choral scholars gathered at the summer event to sing choral music. Participants came from cathedrals and choir schools throughout the country – Cambridge, Oxford, Worcester, Peterborough, Guildford, Southwell, Lichfield and many INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED more. Since that time, the Festival has grown from the original concept JAZZ PIANIST AND FORMER ASHWELL RESIDENT, of a summer school for young people to include many artistes who JAMES PEARSON come to Ashwell as musical directors, conductors, composers and performers. Many have national and, indeed, international reputations. Jazz, swing, brass band music, rock and folk music have all been performed during the past 60 years. The original objective has never been forgotten and music from young people is always included. Every year Ashwell Primary School team up with the music department of local Knights Templar School and St Mary’s Junior Church Choir to perform a concert of exceptional quality and variety. Further information on the full programme, events, tickets, times and venues may be found at www.ashwellmusicfestival.org.uk

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CELEBRATING NEW TOWN CENTRE PREMISES Royston and District Volunteer Centre has now moved to new offices in the annex of Royston Town Hall. We work at the heart of the local community, in the SG8 postcode area, providing advice, support and guidance to individuals wanting to volunteer and to our local voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs so that they can successfully involve and support volunteers. Volunteering not only enables the delivery of vital local services, it can also change the lives of individuals who find themselves unemployed, recovering from illness, in need of confidence building or looking to meet new people. For Volunteers we provide: • 1-1 support – informal meetings to discuss your volunteering options either face to face, by email or telephone • Referral of your details to relevant local volunteering opportunities • Training and networking workshops • Regular contact by email /telephone follow ups, information bulletins, Facebook and our website

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Introduction to Volunteering” - How to access the benefits of volunteering if you are unemployed - Thursday May 16th 10.30am – 12.30am “Volunteers Week Drop-in” – we would like to say thanks to all our existing and potential local volunteers and volunteer coordinators and invite you all for morning refreshments at our new Volunteer Centre offices and a chance to get to know each other Wednesday 5th June 10.30am – 12.30am “Improving Your Chances” – a series of workshops for unemployed people to gain skills and confidence 17th,20th,24th and 27th June.

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ROYSTON ROCKETS BMX TRACK

The Royston Rockets BMX club track at Burns Road is undergoing a £100,000 transformation to develop the existing facilities into an ‘outstanding’ regional race track. The project has been funded with the help of a grant from The National Lottery and from North Herts District Council’s (NHDC) Section 106 fund. Section CLLR KNIGHTON AT THE LAUNCH 106 money is received from developers of larger sites EVENT WITH ROYSTON ROCKET’S CLUB CHAIRMAN PHIL TOWNSEND AND to offset the impact of new building work in the local SECRETARY MAUREEN TOWNSEND area. The Royston Rockets added money from their own funds. The track will be realigned and rebuilt to bring it up to date with the latest standards. When completed, the track will be the Hertfordshire’s only regional-level BMX race track. New jumps will be installed and a new surface laid. The venue will also be updated to offer new and modern training facilities. Cllr Ian Knighton from NHDC said: “The work on the track will benefit many younger people from Royston as well as the 80 plus BMX Club members. This will be an outstanding sports facility that will really put Royston on the sporting map and we hope that users will continue to enjoy it for many years to come.”

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MELBOURN FETE AND MUSIC ON THE MOOR 2013 Melbourn Village Fete takes place on Saturday 29th June from1pm to late. The aim of the Melbourn Fete & Music on the Moor is to bring the village together, to have fun, socialise and raise money for local groups. Each year the committee organises the day so that local clubs, societies and charities can set-up stalls and provide entertainment to help with their fundraising. All proceeds are put back into the community. Over the last few years we have donated almost £10,000 to local groups.

The Music, Food and Entertainments are booked so we’re ready to go and looking forward to a successful sunny day. There’s still plenty of opportunity to get involved: • If you would like to volunteer to help on the day or with the preparations then please contact Paula on 07402 273527 • We have space left for your stall – please contact Gillian on stalls@melbournfete.co.uk.......... • If you would like to bring your Classic Vehicle to our display then please contact Richard on (01763) 262472 or email vehicles@melbournfete.co.uk.......... • If you and your team would like to enter the Tug of War contest then please contact Paul on 01763 232622. www.melbournfete.co.uk

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CHECK OUT FOR THE HOSPICE

The local community and businesses came together at the IBIS Centre Stevenage in support of an exciting new initiative ‘Check Out For The Hospice’ As a charity, Garden House Hospice, which serves the North Hertfordshire area, must raise in excess of £1million each and every year to provide care and support for patients and their loved ones. The IBIS Stevenage and LV= retirement solutions Hitchin have created a unique partnership, Check Out For The Hospice, to help raise these vital funds Check out for the Hospice is simple and very effective - on checking out guests are asked if they would like to add a donation of £1 to their room bill. Garden House’s Corporate Fundraiser, Tina Fletcher, said “The Launch was a tremendous success and we were privileged to have Mayor and Mayoress of Stevenage, Cllr John Lloyd and Cllr Mrs Joan Lloyd, present for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony by Lance Haggith, BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2010 Unsung Hero. On behalf of Garden House I would also like to say a huge thank you to our supporters for their hard work,dedication and commitment to this exciting initiative.”

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Twelve Beautiful Gardens Open From 1pm to 5pm Price: £5 per Adult Refreshments in the Congregational Church, Guilden Morden

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning. To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment: Royston Study Centre Sally McMeekin 01763 248 562

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Play Guitar or Ukulele Enquiries about individual lessons and courses Phone Tony: 01763 262938 mobile: 07734 300565 Email: tonybuchmusic@gmail.com www.tonybuchmusic.co.uk

ART IN ARRINGTON Jane Harvey – Artist Commissions, paintings and prints for sale Art Classes Studio open weekends 10am – 2pm or by appointment The Studio 41 Ermine Way, Arrington, Nr. Royston, Herts. SG8 0AG tel: 01223 207057 email: jane@janeharveyartist.co.uk website: www.janeharveyartist.co.uk

ABBIE CARPENTER TUTORING SERVICE Experienced, popular private tutor offers excellent home tutoring service

Individual, tailored support to build confidence for children of all ages.  Basic literacy and numeracy skills  KS1 and KS2 SATs  Specific Learning Difficulties  Entrance exams Call Abbie (BSc(Hons), PGCE, MEd.) on: Wimpole 01223 207183 or 0776 970 1447 for an informal chat

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.

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ALL ASPECTS OF HARD & SOFT LANDSCAPING Whatever the season and whatever the weather, Sullivan Landscapes guarantee an expert all year round service.

Patios & Decking Driveways Fencing/Gates &Trellis Shrubs & Hedges Turﬁng/Seeding & Feeding HPWJ Cleaning Maintenance & Clearance Complete Garden Design Winter & Spring Preparation Call Chris now for a FREE competitive quotation, and bring your garden to life.

Chris Sullivan 01763 241374 / 07769 661461 enquiries@sullivanlandscapes.co.uk Visit Sullivan Landscapes growing website on www.sullivanlandscapes.co.uk

BYSON Repairs & alterations to clothing of all kinds. Leather & motorcycle clothing a speciality.

Tel: 01763 848 949 Tel:

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DO YOU NEED HELP WITH DIGITAL? call now for a free quote and advice

For a friendly reliable service call Henry Burgess on 01223 208441 Mobile 07831 774757 www.super-aceaerials.co.uk

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning 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 Cleaning Service. Please Call For A Free Quote or Advice. All Types Domestic & Commercial Work Undertaken.

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HOMES & GARDENS

Double glazed unit manufacturer • Glass cut to size and supplied • Mirror and Greenhouse Glass • Misted units replaced from £40 inc VAT • PLUS our one stop window shop: Glass cleaners • Silicones • Putties • Security Tapes • Glazing Packers and Fitting Tools - All at trade prices! Trade and Public welcome • 24 hour turnaround Friendly helpful local service

Monday - Friday 8 -5 • Saturday 9-12 mail@1stglassservices.co.uk Unit 3, Greenfield, Orchard Road Industrial Estate, Royston, Herts, SG8 5HN Tel: 01223 208889 Fax: 01223 208884

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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 decking, paving, block paving and turfing.

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RED CROSS WEEK: 5TH – 11TH MAY

Annually, the Red Cross holds a week of fundraising and awareness-raising activity based around public HANDYMAN Ͳ K. T. Services collections and local events. Events can still be held Home maintenance, repairs & general odd jobs throughout May and June to count towards Carpentry – shelves, kitchens, cupboards the Red Cross Week. Our Hertfordshire branch Painting & decorating Wall & floor tiling hopes local communities will be interested in MD GROUNDWORKS donating or holding a fundraising event that will Assembly of flat pack furniture & GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE support their local area. Remember, if you live Gardening – tidying, patios, fencing • Landscaping • Block paving in Hertfordshire, monies you raise will benefit • Shed bases • Fencing • Conservatories those who live in Hertfordshire. To see full list of • Patios • All drainage • Garden walls events visit: www.redcross.org.uk . NO JOB TOO SMALL Ͳ CALL ME ANYTIME FOR A QUOTE For more information and ideas please • Extensions • Decking • Brickwork see www.redcross.org.uk/redcrossweek or • Repointing • Footings • Foundations Call: Kim on 07943 746 236 or 01763 852682 contact Hertfordshire senior community • Turﬁng • Lawns • Hedging • Pruning fundraiser, Cathy Curtis, on 01992 585969 Email: kimtibbert@btinternet.com No job too big or small • Free estimates / ccurtis@redcross.org.uk . Donations No obligation may be sent c/o Cathy to British Red Cross, Tel 01223 892610 Baker Street, Hertford, SG13 7HT

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Home maintenance, repairs & odd jobs Carpentry – shelves, kitchens, cupboards Painting & decorating Wall & floor tiling The PC Assembly of flat pack Doctor will get furniture your PC back in tip-top Gardening – tidying, patios, fencing health and squeaky

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Maintenance, repairs & odd jobs Shelves, kitchens, cupboards Painting & decorating. Tiling Assembly of flat pack furniture Gardening – tidying, patios, fencing

NO JOB TOO SMALL – call for a quote Call: 07943 746236/ 01763 852682 Email: kimtibbert@btinternet.com

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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

HOMES & GARDENS

VIRGIN WINES FABULOUS!

Back in our February issue, we brought you news of Vicky Green’s new business, Virgin Wines Fabulous. Having hosted our own wine tasting evening, we can vouch for what a wonderful evening it is, a relaxed way to spend time with friends, taste a selection of well-chosen wines (Vicky brought along 3 whites, 1 rose and 4 reds) and hear information on the wine producers and the grapes.

Vicky has gone on to achieve the highest national sales for Virgin Wine Fabulous in March, so it sounds like us Roystonians are lovers of fine wines! If you would like to host a party, please get in touch with Vicky, visit www.virginwinesfabulous.co.uk/victoriagreen, call 01763 244109/07411100336 or e-mail vgfabulouswines@virginmedia.com

CIDER’S BACK!

Bury Lane are pleased to reintroduce their self-serve cider ready for the summer months. Sourced from Elbourn Apples in Meldreth, you officially can’t get much more local or fresh than that - cider just as it should be. The Discovery Cider is 6.7% and available in 1 or 2 pint containers.

Chinese Cooking Classes www.cookingwithmeiru.co.uk

Do you like Chinese Food?

Do you want to know how to cook delicious and healthy original Chinese Food yourself at home? If the answer is YES, then come to Meiru’s Chinese Cooking Classes. Six week course starting 5th June until 10th July. Every Wednesday between 6:45 pm and 8:45 pm in the Food Technology Classroom at Meridian School. Limited Spaces available. 10% early bird discount available if you book before Friday 10th May. For more details, please contact Meiru Ludlow by email, meiru@ajludlow.com or call her mobile, 07935212398.

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A RANGE OF CUISINE TO TAKEAWAY Delivery service across Royston and Melbourn area

Tel: 0176 325 0663

43A Icknield Walk, Royston, Herts SG8 7JX Open Daily Sunday to Saturday 5-10pm & Selected Lunchtimes

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CAMBRIDGE ORCHID SOCIETY Tucked away in the beautiful and historic village of Ashwell, we are a traditional shop with fresh ideas, purveying only the finest and tastiest of goods.

ORCHID & CRAFT FAIR

More than just a delicatessen, Rhubarb & Mustard

Sunday 19 May 2013

has coffee to drink in or take away, ground or whole coffee beans, speciality cheeses, finest chocolates, condiments & conserves, oils & dressings, Member of flours & ingredients for home baking, cut flowers, fresh fruit & vegetables and gifts for special occasions.

10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Harston Village Hall High Street, Harston Cambridge CB227PX

We also have an outdoor patio seating area where you can enjoy your coffee whilst reading the paper or chatting with friends.

Follow us on Facebook.com/AshwellDeli 31 High Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire SG7 5NP. T: 01462 743462 E: shop@rhubarbandmustard.co.uk www.rhubarbandmustard.co.uk

Entrance £2

www.cambridgeorchidsociety.org.uk Contact: Margaret Serdean (01763 848895)

Join other local businesses on Royston’s own local online market place Boost your sales and be open for business 24/7 Already have a website? theClassified means you can sell online locally

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KNIBBS DELI COUNTER

Manchego is from La Mancha region of Spain, made from the milk of sheep from the manchega breed. This semi cured cheese has a creamy yet nutty texture, and can be enjoyed on a traditional cheeseboard, or drizzle with honey or a sweet chilli sauce for a tapas style supper. For a traditional Moorish dish, stuff aubergines with lamb and Moorish spices and top with Manchego cheese: Simply drizzle halved aubergines with olive oil and bake for 30mins. Meanwhile, fry up a mix of onion, garlic and pepper with a mix of Moorish spices such as cumin seeds, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, paprika and crushed dried chillies. Add minced lamb and once browned, stir in half a tin of chopped tomatoes. Scoop the soft aubergine flesh from the baked shells and add this to the lamb mix, before stuffing the aubergine skins with the lamb and spice mix. Top with the manchego cheese. Bake together in a hot oven for 10mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.

Knibbs Meat Safe have genuine artisan queso manchego available with a 10% discount throughout this month.

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

Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages

Product of the Month

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

Genuine Artisan Queso Manchego

This unpasteurised cheese is from La Mancha region of Spain which is DOC regulated Manchego is semicurado and 6 months matured enjoy its unique creamy, fruitynutty flavour

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

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LOCAL MARKETS

Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday

Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 4th May 10-12pm Orwell Village Hall

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly The Sat 11th May Greenhouse 9am - 12noon Markets Every Thursday Village Hall - Fashion and Pamper Market Farmers’ Market 10am - 4pm Every Friday - Wimpole 2nd Saturday Arts & Crafts Market 10am- monthly Sat 11th May 3.30pm Every Sunday - from 11am - 3pm Flea Market, Wimpole Hall 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 18th May 9.30am - 12noon Village Hall Croydon Village Market Last Saturday monthly Sat 25th May 10.30am - 1pm Village Hall

Enjoy Your Favourites at Palazzo

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

Shepreth Village Hall Market Last Saturday monthly Sat 25th May 10am 12.30pm Village Hall

INTERCOUNTY EASTER COMPETITION Intercounty Estate Agents were very happy to present the giant Easter egg prize from their recent Easter competition to Caitlin from Studlands Rise First School. In addition to the giant egg Studlands Rise First School will receive a £100 donation. All the children had to do was pop in and count the number of Easter eggs hiding in the office window. Tim Simpkins, branch manager at Intercounty Royston added ‘the competition was a great success with many local children entering to win this fun prize.’

Don’t delay, Book your table today!

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PALAZZO RECIPE OF THE MONTH: SPAGHETTI LIMONE DI FORMAGGIO Summer is here... Finally! Here is a nice light and fresh pasta dish to enjoy on the patio with a glass of refreshing Pinot Grigio. Ingredients • • • • • • •

1 lemon zested and juiced Half a cup of Mascarpone Pinch of salt and pepper Pinch fresh grated nutmeg 200g of spaghetti 100g fresh spinach Handful chopped toasted Hazelnuts

Serves 2

Method 1 Whisk together the lemon zest and juice with the Mascarpone, nutmeg then season 2 Meanwhile cook the pasta in salted water as per the packet instructions. 3 Drain the pasta off and return to the heat. Now add the Mascarpone mixture and spinach. 4 Once the spinach has wilted add a splash of boiling water. 5 Finish by tossing in the hazelnuts to the pasta and reduce until you have the sauce to your desire. 6 Serve with a fresh green salad and of course a glass of cold Pinot.

Buon Appetito!

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01763 849144 Newly Refurbished Village Pub

The Moosic Festival @ The Red Cow 26th May 2013

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Locally Sourced Home Cooked Menu Real Ales – Fine Wines Pub Games – FreeVillage Wiﬁ Newly Refurbished Pub Open Monday to Saturday 12 to 11pm Sunday 12 to 6pm Food served Monday to Saturday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 4pm 20% oﬀ Food for Early Diners

Locally Sourced Home Cooked Menu Real Ales – Fine Wines

Monday to Saturday from 6pm, food must be ordered by 7pm. Please mention voucher on arrival. T&Cs apply

Pub Games – Free Wifi

Featuring: • a great line-up of live moosic, outside bar and mini beer festival • lip-smacking range of local food and drink including hog roast, bbq and ice creams • face-painting and masses more!

11 High Street Chrishall, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 8RN Tel. 01763 838792 Email: info@theredcow.com www.theredcow.com Follow us on twitter @theredcow and facebook

us on to for special oﬀers events Open Like Monday Saturday 12& to 11pm Sunday 12 to 6pm ood served Monday to Saturday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 4pm

From field to kitchen...

Bank Holiday Monday May 6th Home cooked breakfast, Charity Day – Live Music lunch Petanque Knockout – BBQ Starts from 12.30pm

and afternoon tea

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

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Solutions for business

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High quality Black & White or Full Colour printing.

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the Cocktail Club Did you know that the last week in May is English Wine Week? At present there are almost 400 vineyards in England and every one of them will be celebrating this prestigeous week in one way or another! Now that the sun has come out, what better way to enjoy a glass of full bodied red than in a refreshing cocktail!

Shiraz Cobbler Wedge of lime 3 cherries 5 fresh mint leaves Bottle of English ﬁne Shiraz 20ml sugar syrup

1. In a shaker muddle the lime and cherries 2. Slap the mint in your hands to release the oils and ﬂavors then add to the shaker. 3. Add 175ml of a nice peppery Shiraz and the sugar syrup, then ﬁll with ice and shake until the Boston is frosted. 4. Pour the cocktail straight out into a large wine glass or Collin’s glass and garnish with a mint sprig. Bottoms up!

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What’s on

Free to list! email lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk by 15th of the month Give Blood

Tues 14th May, 9.45am – 12.35pm & 2.25 – 4.55pm Royston Leisure Centre

Fri 3rd May, 1 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 7pm Coombes Community Centre

Morris Dancing

Wed 1st May, 5.30 - 6.15am

Early morning May Day celebrations Wandlebury Country Park Contact/bookings: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Messy Church Lite Thurs 2nd May, 9.30 - 11am

Free and open to all pre-schoolers and their carers. Coffee, snacks and playtime St John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: cmaybury@ ntlworld.com

Hypnobirthing

Course starts Fri 3rd May, 7pm

Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440 or Jane Wallington on 07772 102792

Jazz Night

Sat 4th May, 1 - 6pm

BBQ, refreshments, pony rides, local craft stalls, raffle and much more! On The Rec behind Meldreth Village Hall Contact/stall bookings: 07969 0308081, meldrethmayfayre@hotmail. co.uk

Billy Ocean

Sat 4th May, 8pm

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Activity Taster Day Sun 5th May, 11am - 4pm

Activity Taster Day with the Education Team Wandlebury Country Park Contact/bookings: bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Book Fair

Sun 5th May, 11am – 4.30pm & Mon 6th May, 10am – 4.30pm Tea and cakes served all day St John the Baptist Church, Royston

Wysing Arts Centre Sun 5th May, 2 - 4pm

Sat 4th May, 10am – 12noon

A round-table discussion with artists Anna Barham, David Osbaldeston, Charlotte Prodger and Florian Roithmayr on their Convention T residencies Wysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TX Contact: 01954 718881, www.wysingartscentre. org

Hitchin Lavender

Sunday Afternoon Walks

Flowering season mid June - end of August, pick-your-own lavender available when in full flower. Cadwell Farm, Ickleford Info: www.hitchinlavender. com

A choice of two short walks are available, Duncan Rodgers will lead a country side walk and John Smith will lead a historic walk around town. St. John the Baptist

Fri 3rd May, 7 – 11pm James Richardson Quintet, Latin jazz with Baroque and Cuban rhythms. Refreshments Heath Sports, Royston Contact: 01763 243613

Jumble Sale

Refreshments available Melbourn Village College

Reopening Sat 4th May

Meldreth May Fayre

COMMUNITY

Sun 5th May, 2.15pm

Church, Royston Tickets: Available from ‘Great Fit’ Angel Pavement or pay on day

Race Night Sun 5th May

Royal British Legion Club, Mill Road, Royston Contact/bookings: 01763 244560

Beltane Summer Festival

Mon 6th May, 10am - 5pm

Celebrate the start of summer with funpacked activities for all the family. Workshops and music by visiting performers Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NY Bookings: www. celticharmony.org

Royston May Fayre Mon 6th May, 12noon – 4.30pm

Novelty dog show, charity stalls, trampoline, Punch & Judy, hog roast, drinks, bouncy castles and the town band Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston

Charity Petanque Knockout Match

Mon 6th May, 12.30pm With a BBQ and live music. In aid of Prostate Cancer Research The Chequers, Barley Contact: 01763 849144, thechequersbarley@ gmail.com

Get in the Swing Lindy Hop Swing Dance Club Beginners Course Tues 7th May, 7.15 - 8.15pm + 1/2 hr practice

Friendly well established club with upper level and loads of social nights Steeple Morden V.H. Contact: 01763 242949, www.getintheswing.com

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Reed Gardening Club

Wed 8th May, 7.30pm Royal Gunpowder Mills Village Hall, Reed

Being Assertive

Thurs 9th May, 6 – 8pm Stay in control and create a win:win situation every time The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Contact: Janet@thetrainingmanager.com

Annual General Meeting

Thurs 9th May, 7.30pm Followed by “Ely’s forgotten Victorian gaol – the house of correction”, illustrated Mike Petty Evening concludes with buffet & drinks Royston & District Local History Society Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

Déjà Vu Fashion Show

Fri 10th May, 8 - 10.30pm In aid of Nicola Emmerson Trust The Greneway School, Royston Tickets available from: Hush, Andersons & C4B media

Murder Down the Aisle: Interactive Murder Mystery Evening Fri 10th & Sat 11th May, 7pm

With Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society. A unique interactive murder mystery evening staged at a ‘celebrity wedding and reception’. Guests will work in teams of 6, over 18’s only, £12 per head to include buffet supper Melbourn United Reformed Church Tickets: 01763 232622, 07513 457845, melbournamateurdramatics@ hotmail.co.uk

Blogfest 2013 Sat 11th May

Full day writing and blogging workshop, with guest speakers. Refreshments throughout the day Contact/info: www.thesecludedteapartyshhh. blogspot.co.uk

Meet the Goldsmiths Sat 11th May

Pop into our jewellery centre and meet our talented goldsmiths! Visit the workshop and watch them crafting beautiful bespoke jewellery North Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Halls Green Contact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Celebration & Tree Festival

Sat 11th May, 11am-4pm Wandlebury Country Park Contact/bookings: bookings@ cambridgeppf.org

Spring Fayre

Sat 11th May, 12noon – 3pm

BBQ and refreshments, face painting, bouncy castles Melbourn Primary School Contact: jacqueline. pluck@ntlworld.com

Royston Town Band Spring Concert

Sat 11th May, 7pm

Royston Town Band will be performing their Spring Concert ‘Around the World in 80 minutes’ Tickets on the door St John the Baptist Church, Royston

Hitchin Thespians Fundraising

Sat 11th May, 7.45pm & Sun 12th May 2.45pm

An evening with Flanders Swann and Lehrer Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin SG4 9SP Contact: 01763 242158

Hinxworth Art Society Exhibition Sat 11th & Sun 12th May, 10am – 4pm

Sale of Works. Free admission, refreshments

available Hinxworth & Edworth Village Hall, SG7 5HL

Tickets: 01763 262262, admin@hsrsc.co.uk

15th Spring Art Exhibition

Tues 14th - Sat 18th May, 7.45pm & Thurs & Sat Mat, 2.30pm

Sat 11th & Sun 12th May, 10am - 4.30pm

A popular annual event, around 100 artists exhibiting high quality paintings, ceramics, woodturning and greetings cards. Refreshments available. Profits in support of PTFA Fowlmere School, The Butts, Fowlmere SG8 7SL Contact: 01763 208442

Ashwell at Home

Sun 12th May, 12noon - 6pm Raising money for the village museum, church and school Entertainment for all the family with open gardens, exhibitions, guided walks, veteran cycles, garden music concerts, Morris dancing, funfair, lunches & teas and much more Throughout the village of Ashwell, Herts

House and Garden Fair Tues 14th May, 10am - 4pm

In Aid Of Asthma UK Chilford Hall, Linton Contact: 07811 339279

A Blue Smile Reception

Tues 14th May, 7pm

‘From Dam Busters to Colditz’, Dr Hugh Hunt. Bringing engineering to life through some of the most famous stories from WWII. Tickets include wine and canapes. Freemasons Hall, Bateman Street, Cambridge Bookings: communityfundraising@ bluesmileproject.org, www.bluesmileproject.org

Wildlife-friendly Gardening

Tues 14th May, 7.30pm Talk by Peter Jackson, Horticultural Director of Scotsdales, followed by Q & A session The Pavilion, Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN

Murder in Play

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Messy Church

Thurs 16th May, 9.30 - 11am Free and open to all pre-schoolers and their carers Coffee, snacks and playtime St John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: cmaybury@ ntlworld.com

Charity Golf Day Thurs 16th May, 10.30am

In aid of the Garden House Hospice, teams of 4 to play Knebworth Golf Club Contact: tina.fletcher@ ghhospice.co.uk

Introduction to Volunteering

Thurs 16th May, 10.30am How to access the benefits of volunteering if you are unemployed Royston & District Volunteer Centre Royston Town Hall Annex, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA Contact: 01763 243020, www.roystonvolunteer. org.uk

Shopping & Pamper Evening

Thurs 16th May, 7.30 - 10.30pm

Refreshments and a Raffle available. Tickets include drink on arrival Fowlmere Village Hall Contact/info: 07779 019 212, www. fowlmere-events.co.uk, angelacards@me.com

‘Life in Antartica’

Fri 17th May, 7.30pm

A talk by Peter D Clarkson (MBE Bsc Phd Fgs) of the Scott Polar Research Institute. Cheese and pate ploughmans supper and bar. Proceeds towards the Village Hall

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maintenance fund Reed Village Hall Contact/bookings: 01763 848576

Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth @home Sat 18th May, 10am – 6pm

Learn the history of the neighbourhood. Open art studios, gardens, the churches, and much more. Proceeds to BBCK@home living archive fund Bassingbourn-cumKneesworth Information: https://www. facebook.com/BBKatHome

Guilden Garden Market

Sat 18th May, 11am - 2pm Recreation Ground, Guilden Morden

Craft Fair & Car Boot Sale

Sat 18th May, 11am - 3pm

Pitches must be booked in advance Contact: ladybirdplaygroupthriplow@gmail.com Thriplow Primary School

Car Boot Sale

Sat 18th May, 2 - 4pm

St Mary’s School, Melbourn Road, Royston Pitch Bookings: 07977 191689

The Franklin Street New Orleans Jazz Band Sat 18th May, 7.30pm

Tickets to include light refreshment. Proceeds shared between Garden House Hospice and Church funds Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Tickets: 07895 095 455

Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir Sat 18th May, 7.30pm

The WGC male voice choir with their selection of songs from a repertoire which covers popular contemporary classics to Gospel and of course Welsh songs. All proceeds to the Church St Mary’s Church, Reed Contact/tickets: 01763 848398

COMMUNITY

Cambridge Orchid Society Orchid & Craft Fair Sun 19th May, 10.30am - 4.30pm

Entrance fee applies Harston Village Hall, High Street, Harston Contact: www. cambridgeorchidsociety. org.uk

Open Gardens British Red Cross Sun 19th May, 11am - 5pm

Japanese designed gardens within 27 acres, Guided tour of grounds Parking, limited wheelchair access, refreshments, dogs allowed on lead, live music Fanhams Hall Hotel, Ware SG12 7PZ Info: www.redcross. org.uk

World Nordic Walking Day

Sun 19th May, 5pm

Register for a taster session which will take place at Wimpole Hall Estate or if you are already a Nordic Walker, join Mandy for a 4-5 mile charity walk Contact: 01763 853595,nordic-walking@ hotmail.co.uk, www. mandycoar.wix.com/ nordic-walking

Abba Reunion

Sun 19th May, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Plant Sale

Wed 22nd May, 7.30 – 9.30pm

The Greenfingers Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Contact: 01763 244424

Communication

Thurs 23rd May, 5 - 7pm The most essential business skill of all! The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Tea Room Contact: Janet@ thetrainingmanager.com

COMMUNITY

Organic Farming

Body Language

Simon Saggers of Guilden Gate Organic Smallholding, on the ups and downs of small scale farming. Everyone welcome Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

To help in sales and management communications The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Contact: Janet@ thetrainingmanager.com

Thurs 23rd May, 8pm

Tea Room

Fri 24th May, 12.30 - 4pm

Homemade soup at lunch time. Tea coffee and cakes served all afternoon. All donations to Diabetes UK Bassingbourn URC, South End, Bassingbourn

Allotments & Gardens Association Open Day Sun 26th May, 11am -3pm

Including the opening of our new club-house Royston Allotments, Green Street, Royston

Beer Festival

Sun 26th May, 12noon Great real ales, large marquee, live music, BBQ, bouncy castle, sideshows, fun for all the family Royston Town Football Club, Garden Walk, Royston

Black & White Ball Sun 26th May, 7.30 – 10.30pm

Featuring a range of Ballroom, Latin and Popular sequence dances Free parking, excellent sprung floor and a licensed bar Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth, SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179

The Bohemians - A Night of Queen

Sun 26th May, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Tues 28rd May, 5 – 7pm

T’Pau

Tues 28th May, 7.30pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Buntingford & District Flower Club

Wed 29th May, 7pm

Shamima Hasan presents Garden Delight The Benson Hall, Buntingford Contact: 01763 273341

Guilden Series Wed 29th May, 7.30pm

Rev. Canon Alan Hargrave (from Ely Cathedral) will talk to us about “Prayer, Pastoral Care and Psalms” Guilden Morden Congregational Church, SG8 0JZ

An Evening of Burlesque Thurs 30th May, 7.45pm

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordoncraig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Royston Folk Club Fri 31st May

Headlining is Tom Conway - Suntrap The Old Bull Inn, Royston Contact/tickets: 01763 249296, www. roystonfolk.org

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

Moosic Festival

Yoga for You

Third year of this hugely successful event The Red Cow, Chrishall Contact: 01763 838792

A new class with a gentle approach Royston Complementary Health Centre. Contact/bookings: 01763 247440

Sun 26th May

Weds mornings

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Until Sat 18th May (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons (Easter to September) 2 pm - 4.45 pm)

‘Alive and Looking’ by Sue Sanders Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 or curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk 0 01763 242587 1763 242587

Pregnancy Yoga Thurs evenings

New class focusing on stretching, breathing and relaxation. Royston Complementary Health Centre. Contact/bookings: 01763 247440 or Penny Constantinou on 07944 416572

Kid’s Jewellery Design Competition Weds 1st May – Sat 1st June

Get the kids to unleash their creativity this month with our great design competition Please do your fantastic design on one side of A4 with name, age and contact details on the back Contact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Art Exhibition

Starts 8th May, weekdays 9.30am - 5pm

Paintings by George Meliniotis and Rae Cook Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston

Red Cross Week

Sun 5th – Sat 11th May Our Hertfordshire branch hopes local communities will be interested in donating or holding a fundraising event that will support their local area Donations can be sent to: British Red Cross, Baker Street, Hertford, SG13 7HT Contact: 01992 585969, ccurtis@redcross.org.uk, www.redcross.org.uk

The Ashwell Music Festival Sat 11th – Sun 26th May

60th anniversary of this popular festival, featuring the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Lily Afshar, Counterfeit Abba and much more. Ashwell, Herts Info: www.ashwellmusicfestival.org.uk

Christian Aid Week, Bite Back at Hunger Sun 12th - Sat 18th May

Churches Together in Royston and District, together we can help some of the world’s poorest families get enough to eat

Meldreth Monday Art Group Art Exhibition

Sat 25th May - Sat 20th July (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons (Easter to Sept) 2 pm - 4.45 pm) Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, the group includes some experienced artists and some relative beginners Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 or curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Royston in Bloom Closing date 26th June 2013

Free Admission Priory Memorial Gardens

Bank Holiday - Monday 6th May

12 noon to 4.30pm Come and meet Sheridan the Robot Sheep Dog as he rides around the park on his tricycle Have a go on the Free Bungee Trampoline

Novelty Dog Show

Charity Stalls

Registration 12.30 pm Judging from 1.30 pm Variety of Classes including: The Waggiest Tail Sausage Catching & Best Trick

Hot Dogs Burgers Ice Creams Tea & cakes in the Town Hall

Bouncy Castles Hog Roast

Miniature Train Rides Fire Engine Traditional Punch & Judy Show Balloon Modelling Climbing Wall

Music from Town Band & Opus 17

Beer Tent Don’t forget to enter your garden, street or project Historic Vehicle Show in this year’s competition Royston Town Hall Car–Park – 11.30am Details and judging Contact Royston Town Council criteria available at www. for further details 01763 245484 roystontowncouncil. For further details contact Royston Town Council gov.uk

01763 245484 or enquiries@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

NHS AND PRIVATE EYE EXAMINATIONS

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

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

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COMMUNITY

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

The Lions Message in a Bottle scheme is now 10 years old, but is being re-launched to help a new generation of people who may not be aware of it. It is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location - the fridge - where the emergency services will be able to find it in the event of being called to your home. Paramedics, police, fire-fighters and social services personnel will know you have a bottle from the two labels, one displayed on the inside of your front door and the other on the door of your fridge. On the form contained in the bottle they will be able to find vital medical information and details of emergency contacts. As well as saving the Emergency Services valuable time, the bottle is a potential lifesaver and Jacki. S. provides peace of mind to users and their friends and families. Mobile Hair Stylist Lions Clubs have distributed more than 5 million for Royston bottles in recent years to people with conditions such and the surrounding area as diabetes, allergies, disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. The Message in a Bottle scheme is free and Wash, Cut and Blowdry £20 bottles can be obtained from Royston Lions Club: Telephone or leave a message 0845 833 5842. between 9am & 8pm on

01763 245975

Calls from landlines only please

Holistic Reﬂexology

Feeling like you need a spring clean to clear away the winter cobwebs? Why not try a session of Reflexology? A gentle and non-invasive treatment to restore and maintain a healthy physical, mental and emotional balance. Reflexology is beneficial for Stress, anxiety, poor sleep patterns, headaches, circulatory and digestive problems

Offer for new clients for May 2013

Initial consultation and reﬂexology (90 mins) £30 Reﬂexology session (1 hr) £25

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

The Herts Laser Lipo Clinic Say goodbye to stubborn Fat and Cellulite Introducing Laser Lipo

Permanent inch loss Immediate results Non-invasive Pain free Skin tightening Targets spot areas Works in conjunction with your exercise routine NEW! MICRODERMABRASION FACIAL Reveal a healthy, glowing, beautiful skin, perfect on ﬁne lines, acne scars, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, imperfections. Special Oﬀer £25

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May Offers The following treatments just £15.00 *Sienna X spray tans *Shellac pedicure *Eye Lash Tint & Eye Brow Shape 20% off all waxing with Chloe (Skin test required) Established 1996 Come and see our premises E s t us a b l iin she d 1 9new 96

The Corn Exchange, Market Hill,

The Corn Hertfordshire, Exchange, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JR ARoyston, full range of Beauty Hertfordshire, Telephone: 01763 242SG8 0079JR Telephone: 01763 242including: 007 Treatments available, www.essentialbeautyroyston.co.uk www.essentialbeautyroyston.co.uk

Manicures Pedicures Waxing Facials Bridal make up and much more Established 1996

The Corn Exchange, Market Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9JR Telephone: 01763 242 007 www.essentialbeautyroyston.co.uk

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Royston Heath • Evenings & Weekends • NEW! Early Morning Classes • Membership from only £30 per month!

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WALKING FOR HEALTH AT WANDLEBURY

Come and join the friendly team of volunteers at Wandlebury Country Park, on the Gog Magog Hills - just 15mins drive from Royston - for weekly Healthy Walks. Everyone is welcome on Thursday mornings. An extended walk sets off from the Stable Rooms or Tadlow Granary at 10am, with a shorter walk leaving at 10.30am, then both groups return for tea, coffee and refreshments together at 11am. As Wandlebury’s regular walkers will testify, walking is a safe way to a healthier lifestyle and the opportunity A GUIDED WALK IN THE IRON AGE to enjoy the company of fellow walkers RING DITCH AT WANDLEBURY is the other important ingredient. New walkers are always welcome - and the walks are organised so that everyone can walk at their own pace. The walks are part of the Walking for Health Initiative, supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council. The walks are free of charge. (Parking FREE for Cambridge Past, Present & Future members - £2.50 parking fee per car otherwise).

Thursday mornings, Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Babraham, Cambs CB22 3AE

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Here at the Holistic Workshop Holistic Spa & We look forward to pampering you in we Here at the Holistic Workshop have a ladies day on Saturday Massage Centre Male & Female our relaxed Mornings from 9AM till 1PMand calming environment

we have a ladies day on Saturday • Stand-up sunbeds • Hair removal Sauna from & Hot9AM Tubtill 1PM Mornings • OPI Manicure & Pedicure We offer different massage • Sienna X Spray Tanning treatments. Come along on your Male & Female We offer different massage • Hollywood eyelash extensions own or with a friend or group of MassageCome Therapists treatments. along on your Introducing Thursdays: hot X Tan-Tastic Sienna Spray Tans only £15 own or with a friend or group of friends and enjoy a sauna and Therapeutic Treatments friends and enjoy a sauna and hot tub too. Coffees teas & biscuits on Thursdays Only tub too. Coffees teas & biscuits are free. Single ladies, single gents Ladies Mornings are free. Single ladies, single gentsand couples welcome. and couples welcome. 13 Angel Pavement - Royston

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WORLD NORDIC WALKING DAY

Why not take part in World Nordic Walking Day on Sunday 19th May by signing up for a taster session run by local Nordic Walking Instructor Mandy Coar. You will be joining thousands of participants around the world as they take up their poles to promote the great health and fitness benefits of Nordic Walking. Nordic Walking is based on natural movement patterns of walking and so is an accessible form of exercise for everyone no matter what age, fitness level or physical condition. Nordic Walking can burn up to 46% more calories than regular walking and can help strengthen your whole body whilst relieving tension in the neck and shoulders and reducing stress on your lower limb joints. There are two ways to join in the fun on the 19th May. Register for a taster session which will take place at Wimpole Hall Estate or, if you are already a Nordic Walker, join Mandy for a 4-5 mile charity walk at 5pm. For further details contact Mandy Coar on 01763 853595 or by sending an email to nordic-walking@hotmail. co.uk. Alternatively go to www.mandycoar.wix. com/nordic-walking and register your interest.

HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS....

A devoted mother has set up a mobile business in memory of her daughter Nicola Emmerson who died from a Sudden Cardiac Death at the age of just 20. Julie Emmerson set up Nixnox Handbags – which hosts intimate house parties and visits local businesses & local events with a display of scarves, handbags, jewellery and purses. To book a party or host a display at work, email Julie@nixnoxhandbags.co.uk or visit www.nixnoxhandbags.co.uk.

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(or £27 inc. a trial)

For a full range of treatments and prices, please contact me or visit my website www.beautybybethan.co.uk

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DO YOU WORK IN A TEAM? PERHAPS WE CAN HELP?

Teams at work can be so busy dealing with “getting things done” that they don’t always take the time to understand and value the differences and strengths within the team, or to think about the “why” and the “how” of what they are doing. ELISABETH The result can be unnecessary conflict, firefighting and stress, leading to GOODMAN, a general reduction in morale and productivity. But of course it need not be RIVERRHEE like that! CONSULTING With a little help and some new ideas, your team could: • Gain a better understanding of how to draw on each other’s strengths to work together more effectively. • Ensure you are focusing on the right priorities to deliver real value to your customers. • Discover ways to simplify and streamline your work, and put measures in place to preempt rather than firefight problems. • Deal positively and effectively with the inevitable and continuous changes that working life brings. RiverRhee Consulting has been helping teams of all sizes in this way for the last four years. We are a small business on the Herts / Cambs border, and our Associates draw on their expertise and many years’ experience in a wide range of capabilities, industry sectors and organisations large and small. Do get in touch to explore how we could help you to address your challenges and explore new ideas for enhancing your team’s effectiveness, for greater productivity and improved team morale. I look forward to hearing from you, Elisabeth Goodman

elisabeth@riverrhee.com

07876 130 817

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1a Melbourn Street, Royston 243760

Chartered Accountants

Would your team like to: • Better understand and draw on each other’s strengths? • Focus on the right priorities to deliver real value to your customers? • Simplify and streamline your work, and pre-empt rather than firefight problems? • Deal positively and effectively with the continuous changes in working life?

“I want a truly personal service from a qualiﬁed accountant”

RiverRhee Consulting provides training and support to local working teams in all of these ways, so as to enhance their eﬀectiveness, for greater productivity and improved team morale. Please take a look at our website and give us a call to explore how we could help you.

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BUSINESS

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Wyndmere House Ashwell Road Steeple Morden Hertfordshire SG8 0NZ T: 01763 853 633 E: enquiries@liricaccountants.com W: www.liricaccountants.com

Royston Open Secrets is an annual event at The Heath for all the family to enjoy. Come along and see what Royston has to offer! Alongside the giant marquee filled with local arts, crafts and local businesses, there will also be arena displays, BBQ, kids’ activities, classic cars, dog agility and lots more. Five hours of fun for everyone! If you are a local business or community group and keen to raise your profile within Royston please contact Linda on 01763 223216 about having a stand at the event. Looking forward to a fun day out!

Sunday 9th June, 11am to 4pm, The Heath, Royston www.open-secrets. co.uk

S TAT I O N E R Y CUPBOARD commercial office dealer You know us for our Retail Store in the High Street Royston Did you know that we also have a Commercial Office Products Division? We can supply all of your Office Needs General Everyday Products Computer & Printer Supplies Furniture - Desks, Chairs, Storage We also offer a commercial monthly credit facility. FREE Next Day Delivery No Minimum Order Charge One Monthly Invoice - 30 Days Credit No hidden charges - such as insurance!!! Over 20,000 products to choose from with prices to suit all budgets. Call Marc now on 01763 249 997 for a confidential discussion to see how we can be of service and save your company money.

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ROYSTON ALLOTMENTS & GARDENS ASSOCIATION OPEN DAY Royston Allotments & Gardens Association are holding their Open Day on Sunday 26th May from 11am-3pm Everyone is welcome to come along and have a wander around your local allotments, and to celebrate the opening of the new club-house Throughout the day, there will be: • Scarecrow competition • Children’s competition • “Your numbers up” competition • Prizes • Various stalls • Bottle stall • Plants and produce • Raffle • Barbeque and refreshments

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Specialising 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.

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In the garden... May

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

May is the month of blue and purple flowers. Last month yellow and white were the dominant colours with daffodils, forsythia and trees in blossom. This month in gardens across our region Syringas (Lilacs) are beginning to come into flower. They are no nonsense shrubs that grow in well drained, fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun and offer great spring fragrance. Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ is a good specimen, but my favourite is Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’ the “Little Leaf Lilac” which has fragrant, rosy pink flowers and is smaller in habit and well suited to the smaller garden setting. Despite beautiful flowers and fragrance, if you believe in folklore bringing branches of Lilac into the house is considered bad luck. Wisteria is the king of climbers and will be bursting into flower later this month. Its pea-like, racemes of fragrant flowers are a glorious thing. I recommend Wisteria floridunda ‘Macrobotrys’ for a blue to violet display, in well drained, fertile soil, on a sunny wall. Bluebells are the star performers of this month. A carpet of Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebell) growing wild provides a beautiful scene to enjoy in our deciduous woodlands. It’s a great excuse to get out into the countryside and into native woodlands to experience these wonderful wild flowers. I recommend a trip to Hayley Wood near Little Gransden on the B1046.

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HOMES & GARDENS

GARDEN HIDE AND SEEK

However much effort you make with your garden, you can be sure that there will still be a few things that look awful. You may have made (or hope to make) beautiful borders, sensational shrubbery and lots more besides, but how do you cope with those things you just cannot seem to hide? A washing line may be essential but rarely adds to the appeal of the garden. If yours consists of two large poles with a line in between, try growing a pretty climber up the poles. If you use a self-clinging plant such as variegated ivy it won’t need any additional support. Alternatively make a chicken wire, trellis ‘box’ or frame around the posts and then allow the climber to scramble up, using plant ties if necessary. Summer flowering clematis or sweet pea will look great too. If you do use a more vigorous climber then be prepared to do some intermittent pruning. Decrepit sheds or moth-eaten garages can be a real eyesore. Sometimes a thorough scrub of the walls will do the trick, or why not make a feature out of the shed or garage and re-paint it. Consider erecting a trellis on one or more of the vertical surfaces and grow a selection of favourite climbers up it to make an even more attractive feature. If the garden can be a little gloomy then it helps if you paint any surfaces such as garage or shed walls with a paler colour. If your heating is fuelled by gas from an unattractive and enormous cylinder or oil from a large green tank, you will know that they have to be sited in an accessible position. You can use hazel wattle hurdles to hide them which are perfect as they also match with the adjacent boundary fence. Try using standard fence panels in the same way and again planting them with climbers or scramblers will help. Whatever you do, make sure that you check on it from time to time and remove excessive climber growth so that the tank remains accessible.

Is it the neighbouring garden that harbours the eye sore which makes you want to retreat back into your house? Something nasty next door is of course even harder to conceal but why not add a layer of trellis to the top of your existing fence and then use

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climbers once it is in position. Hold the trellis in position using batons of wood attached to the existing fence posts or special post-joining metal sleeves that you can buy from your fencing supplier or garden centre. Trellis is available in a range of shapes and need not be straight edged so you can create a range of different looks to suit your gardening style. Another option is to erect a pergola or arch to obscure or break up an unsightly view or the eyesore in the neighbour’s garden and adding plants will help to add a bit more height and soften the outline. If you combine some of your favourite flowering climbers with some evergreen planting too, you should even achieve good effects during the seasons when the leaves have fallen from many plants. Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com and sign up for Pippa’s free newsletter packed full of gardening hints, happenings, advice and offers and you will also receive a free ebook on organic gardening. Don’t forget that you can buy Nemaslug and other biological controls, anti-slug matting and tape, Enviromesh and signed books, autumn vegetable packs and a handpicked selection of garden products from the website too.

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SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND

Somewhere in England: Portraits of the Americans in Britain 1942 to 1945 is part of a year-long commemoration of the American forces arriving at RAF Duxford during the Second World War. These striking images have been selected from the Roger Freeman collection of over 15,000 images of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in Great Britain during the Second World War, which has recently been acquired by IWM. Some of the images featured in the exhibition have not been seen since the Second World War. Roger Freeman (1928-2005) was the son of an Essex farmer who lived close to Boxted airfield. Roger reminisced, “as an aeroplanemad youth, I was soon to relish the American presence in the East Anglian sky…they were to leave a considerable impression on those who knew them, which did not fade easily when they departed.” His teenage enthusiasm developed into a life-long interest and he published many highly-respected books on the subject. The images show the range and diversity of the roles undertaken by the men of the United States Army Air Forces and the women of the Women’s Army Corps and the Red Cross – it wasn’t just pilots and ground crew that kept the aircraft flying. The photographs also capture rare off-duty moments and show how the American airmen became part of the community in which they were based. IWM Duxford, Until 31st December 2013

MELDRETH MAY FAYRE

Come and join in the fun on Saturday 4th May from 1-6pm, on the rec behind Meldreth village hall. • Lamb spit, BBQ, beer tent • refreshments and cake stall • live bands and music • inflatable assault course • pony rides • Shepreth Wildlife Park • afternoon tea tent with old time music • raffle • toddler toys and climbing frame • rides • local craft stalls • giant space hopper races • spinning demonstration • May Queen procession and fancy dress • Competitions: victoria sponge, kids mini garden and scarecrow • Plenty for all the family and all pockets!

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HOMES & GARDENS

ASHWELL

ASHWELL MUSEUM Suns & Bank Holidays 2.30-5pm. Entry charges: Adults £1.50, children 11-16yrs 50p, children under 11 Free. enquiries@ ashwellmuseum.org.uk or 01462 742956 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 ASHWELL BABY & TODDLERS Weds 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. Rebecca Simon 01462 742076 rebeccasimon@hotmail.co.uk ASHWELL JAZZ 2nd Thurs monthly, recorded jazz at its best. 59 High Street, Ashwell. David Short, 01462 742385, david@ashwell-education-services. co.uk ASHWELL MESSY PLAY Thurs 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. for 18months to 4 yrs. Fiona Richards 01462 743738 ASHWELL PLAYGROUP Mornings, term time only, 9.15am-12.15pm. Ashwell VH. For 2.5yrs to rising 4. Jo Adams 01462 742090 ASHWELL SCHOOL BADMINTON CLUB Thurs 8pm. Come and enjoy some healthy, friendly excercise. Contact Michael 01462 743400 or merlebach@me.com

BARKWAY

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 Christine Walker 01763 244437 email chrissy4paws@yahoo.co.uk www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk BARKWAY CARPET BOWLS CLUB Mons 7.30 - 9.30pm Barkway VH. A friendly mini version of the outdoor Green Bowls. All equipment supplied. No previous experience needed. Visitors welcome. John Digby 01763 848169 BARKWAY PRE SCHOOL Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9.15am-1pm Barkway VH. We care for children 2-5yrs in a caring, educational and fun environment. Sonja Dipple 01763 273791 or 07964 151288 BARKWAY MOTHER AND TODDLER Weds 9.45am to 11.45am. Barkway VH. Children 0-4yrs, singing, stories, activities, tea/coffee/juice and snack provided. Tami Wornham on 01763 849900. BARKWAY SOCIAL CLUB Weds & Fris 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes. Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927 BARKWAY KARATE CLUB Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate.co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800

BARLEY

BARLEY CRICKET CLUB: Two adult Sat league teams & a Sun team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814 710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532 306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www. barley.play-cricket.com

BARLEY HORT. SOCIETY GARDENING CLUB 1st Weds monthly, 8pm Barley Town House. Raffle, produce sales table, magazines etc. Everyone welcome, members free, £1 visitors refreshments. Vi Moxey on 01763 848547

ORGANISATIONS

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 BARLEY TOTS Mons 1.15-2.45pm, Barley First School Free. “Stay & Play Group” for parents, carers and children under 5, come along for play and a chat.Toys, games, arts and crafts, snack and a sing-song! Call Hayley on 07963 107599

BELLRINGING

Tues 8 - 9pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Barley. Learn to ring church bells all welcome. Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401 ROYSTON & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Barley Town House Fris 8pm. New members welcome, but call first, Tony Noad, 01763 848424.E-mail aknoad@aol.com

BARRINGTON

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.

BASSINGBOURN

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 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 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.peter_scaife_phd@ yahoo.co.uk BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH W.I. Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm at the Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome. Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139 BASSINGBOURN ‘CAUSEWAY PROSPECTS’ 2nd Sun 4 - 6pm including tea.The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn. An afternoon especially for people with learning difficulties, but open to all. Singing, games, drama, bible stories and time to chat,have fun and make friends. John & Sue Simpson 01763 243350. Supported by Bassingbourn Parish Church BASSINGBOURN JUDO CLUB Weds, Junior (6+ yrs) 6.15pm (14+yrs) 7pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Judo is taught to the younger members, with the more experienced members learningassociated Japanese Judo arts. Both genders Geoff Klein 01763 247592 or bassjc@btinternet.com BASSINGBOURN SNOWSPORTS CENTRE Recreational skiing and Boarding every Weds eve, Thurs am & Suns. Junior Club up to 16 yrs meets Sat am with fun and instruction. Yeti Club bi-weekendly from age 3. Introduction to Racing on Sat and Race training on Mon eve. Contact www.skibass.org or 08450 728 293 BUDDING BEADERS Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm at Bassingbourn Village Community Centre. A friendly group, pop in or book a workshop. www.buddingbeaders.org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

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CHILDREN’S STORYTIME Thursdays, 2 – 2.30pm, Bassingbourn Community Book Café in The Limes CROSSROADS CARE Every 2nd Mon, BVC Community Centre, a chance to meet with other carers of adults. Contact Jean or Claire 01480 499091

HERON BOOK GROUP

3rd Weds monthly. Meet other book lovers’ 8pm Hazel Lord 01763 242418

INFLATABLE FUN TIME Weds 11.30am-12.30pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Toddlers from 18m To book: 01763 242344 ext 262 SMS 07873 455637 FRIDAY FRIENDLY FRESHMENTS

Fris 10.30am-12.30pm Tea/coffee, biscuits, raffle - great prizes. Limes Community Centre, Bassingbourn TOWER MUSEUM BASSINGBOURN 2nd & 4th Sun monthly (Mar - Oct) Bank Holidays (10am - 4pm) www. towermuseumbassingbourn.co.uk

BUNTINGFORD

BUNTINGFORD & DISTRICT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY 1st Tues monthly 8pm, Benson Hall, Buntingford. Talks or Videos, new members welcome. Show Secretary, Colin Pegrum 01223 833557 www.buntingfordbirdsociety.com

CROYDON JAZZ WORKSHOP Mons, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment. Terry Fox, 01763 244142 or t.j.f@btinternet.com

FOWLMERE

FOWLMERE BABIES & TODDLERS Weds 10-11.30am, term-time, Fowlmere VH A social group for babies and children up to school age, and their carers. Toys, craft and activities. Julie 01763 208566. FOWLMERE FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Beryl May 01763 208565 FOWLMERE PLAYGROUP Mons, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere. Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or fowlmereplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk FOWLMERE & THRIPLOW GARDENING CLUB 1st Thurs monthly (not Jan), 7.45pm Fowlmere VH. Illustrated talks, annual show, garden visits, weekend trips and social events. Visitors welcome. Mary Duff 01763 208479 or med590@googlemail.com

KREEPIE KRAWLIES SOFT PLAY

Soft play up to 4yrs, music, bubbles & refreshments. Mons 10am - 12noon, Fowlmere VH, Tues & Fris 10am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07825 771408 or Amanda 01763 209174.

THRIPLOW & FOWLMERE WI

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

GREAT CHISHILL

GREAT CHISHILL NURSERY Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm, Mon & Weds 9.30am - 2.45pm ages 2-5yrs, Ofsted regulated, NEF funding . Gt Chishill URC. Anita Palmer 07972 800460 www.chishillnursery.co.uk GT CHISHILL YOUTH CLUB Tues 7-9 pm, for 11-17yrs Tuckshop, pooltable, sports, games, arts, music and lots more. New members very welcome. Fred Smith 01763 838513

CHISHILL CHIMPS TODDLER GROUP All carers and children aged 0-4 very welcome for tea, chat and play.Gt Chishill village hall, 10.00 – 11.45 Thurs, incl school holidays. Contact Emily 07900 243491 HEYDON & GREAT CHISHILL WI 3rd Tues monthly, 7.45pm. Great Chishill VH. Ladies would you like a free evening out (three meetings only)? www.heydonandgreatchishillwi.org.uk

GUILDEN MORDEN GUILDEN MORDEN PRE-SCHOOL Mon 9.30am-3.30pm, Tues & Thurs 9.30am12 noon & Fri 9.15-11.45am, VH. A safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play. camillagreenwood@hotmail.co.uk MORDEN & DIST. WRITERS CIRCLE 1st Thurs monthly, Congregational School Room, Pound Green, Guilden Morden. New members welcome. President Sarah Harrison. Mr F Abram, 01763 852 918

KELSHALL

HILLSIDE CLAY PIGEON CLUB Kelshall off the A505. Open to non members & members. Sporting, Skeet, D.T.L 07779 263314 for details OWLETS (BABIES & TODDLERS) Mons 9.30 – 11.30am Kelshall VH. A friendly group for children up to 4yrs to socialise and learn through play, accompanied by their parent/carer. Natalie Hunn, 01763 287470.

LITLINGTON

LITLINGTON BADMINTON CLUB Mons 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 LITLINGTON PRE-SCHOOL Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.15am-12.15pm, Mon and Wed lunch club 12.15am-1pm, Fri lunch club 11.45am-2.45pm. Litlington Village Hall. Rosy 07984 935193 www. litlingtonpreschool.net

MELBOURN

JAZZERCISE Fun and effective total body workout. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Sarah 07703 422394 sarah. howard.jazzercise@gmail.com MCSPLASH SWIMMING CLUB Fris 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (ie Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593 MELBOURN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY (M.A.D.S.) We welcome anyone wishing to join aged 16 yrs or over. Energy and enthusiasm is more important than experience. Also welcome backstage crew for lighting, sound, scenery etc. Contact Donna Sleight on 01763 232622 MELBOURN AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB 2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887 MELBOURN BOWLS CLUB Mons 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club welcome new members both genders of any age or experience. Compete in local leagues, playing friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur. andrews123@btinternet.com MELBOURN BRIDGE CLUB Mons 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693 melbournbridgeclub@yahoo.co.uk MELBOURN DYNAMOS FC For boys and girls 6 yrs up. Play regular football, encouraging children to become part of MDFC. Shepreth melbourndynamos@aol. com Gordon Atalker 07770533249 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 Sats 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mons 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@googlemail.com

School, term time. New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@ globalnet.co.uk ROYSTON & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact rdmcc01@gmail.com www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk

MELBOURN MUSHROOM CLUB The fungus recording group for South Cambs, part of a national network for experts and beginners. Details of future events - John Holden, frog.end@virgin.net MELBOURN PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB Sept to April Tues 7.30-9.30pm Foxton VH. Lectures,workshops,competitions.New members warmly welcome. Bruce Huett 01763 232 855, brucehuett@compuserve.com MELBOURN PLAYGROUP For children from 2.5yrs. No need to be out of nappies. Flexible hrs, 15 hrs free to funded children, £3.50 per hr to unfunded children. Tel 07842 151512. MELBOURN SQUASH CLUB Thriving friendly club, two courts. MVC. Mens & Ladies team, internal leagues, club nights, Juniors & coaching. Single,family, junior & off-peak memberships. Nick Sugden 01763 261064 or njsugden@aol.com. Non members 01763 263313 www.melbourn-squash.co.uk ROYSTON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 3rd Mon monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, All Saints Church, Melbourn. Trace your family history www.roystonfhs.org Maureen Faubel 01763 232128 SUPPORTERS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 260072 colin.limming@btinternet.com TRIANGLE BADMINTON CLUB Tues Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624;Brian Holson 01763 241195 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A 3rd Weds monthly (not Dec), 2.45pm, MVC. More than 25 activities & learning groups includes a guest speaker. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

MELDRETH TENNIS CLUB A friendly club with members of all abilities. We play on 2 tennis courts at Meldreth Recreation Ground. Further information at the Courts or from the Secretary, Sue Davies, tel: 01763 220174 VALENTINES OLD TIME DANCE CLUB Mons 7.30 - 10pm, Meldreth VH. A friendly club offering basic tuition and social chat. Beginners welcome. Jane & Robin Meekins 01763 852503 www.valentinesoldtimedanceclub.org.uk

MELDRETH

STEEPLE MORDEN

MELDRETH BOWLS CLUB

Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert.sd@ btinternet.com MELDRETH CROQUET CLUB Thurs (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players. Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@tiscali.co.uk MELDRETH GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, 2.30 - 4.30pm, Community Room, Elin Way Meldreth. Outings, speakers, refreshments, all welcome. Marian Oakman 01763 261481 MELDRETH PRE-SCHOOL Fun, friendly environment. Children from 2yrs, nappies not a problem. Competitively priced, childcare vouchers accepted, free places from 3yrs. Variety of sessions, Mon - Fri 9 - 3. Call now to reserve a place for Sept. Contact Kate Pumfleet 01763 261489. NEW MALTON GOLF CLUB Try Golf or Better your Golf, Mons 2 -5.30pm. Sats 1 - 4.30pm Cost £5 All Equipment & Golf Balls provided. Expert Golf Tuition.Contact Brian Mudge F.P.G.A Professional 01763 262200 / 07989 715401 for details.

ROYSTON & DIST. MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY 2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School also informal workshop, Mons at Meridian

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REED REED GARDENING CLUB

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

REED CRICKET CLUB

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

SANDON

SANDON CYGNETS PRE-SCHOOL Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities. Contact: 01763 287 238 SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB 2nd Mon monthly, 7.30pm, Sandon VH. A small friendly group, talks, competitions, garden visits & annual show. New members welcome. Tony Barker 01763 288416 tonybarker324@ btinternet.com SANDON PRE-SCHOOL LUNCH CLUB Mon-Fri 12-1.30pm, 2.5yrs+ Providing a wonderful enviroment for your child to enjoy their lunch with others, take part in games and story time. Contact: 01763 287 238

LINDY HOP SWING JIVE DANCE CLUB Tues Steeple Morden VH, beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm, Intermediates 8.20 - 9.30pm. Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug. Couples & Singles welcome. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www. getintheswing.com 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 THE MORDEN PLAYERS Directing, Producing, Acting, Stage Managing, Sound and Lights, Making Scenery, Musical Direction & having fun! Contact Louise Bailey 01763 852068 or www.mordenplayers.org.uk SMARTIES PRE-SCHOOL & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-12, for 2 - 3yrs. Tues, Wed & Fri 9-1pm & Thurs 9-2pm, for rising 5’s A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team. After School & Holiday Club) 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie 07952 100208 or 01763 852888

THERFIELD

THERFIELD VILLAGE PRE- SCHOOL Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm, lunch club until 1.30pm. Therfield VH. High quality care & education for children aged 2yrs 4 mths - rising 5’s, using jolly phonics Katie Kolind 07971 188013

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THRIPLOW

KNITTING CLUB Alternate Weds 10am - 12noon, Thriplow VH. Woolgatherers machine knitters, a friendly group 01954 719359 LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP & PRE-SCHOOL

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri (various sessions), Thriplow Primary School. We accept Nursery Education Funding. All children 2.5-4.5 yrs. Sharon McGinty 01763 208055 / 208968 THE THRIPLOW SOCIETY Local History, Talks and outings. Contact: Shirley Wittering 01763 208269 http://thriplow. org.uk/cms/thriplowsociety.pc

ROYSTON 12 PLATOON ARMY CADET FORCE

Mons & Weds, 7.15 - 9.30pm, 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 AEROBIC FITNESS & FUN THE ‘WRIGHT’ WAY Mon - Thurs, various times and locations. Fitness Classes for male and females - all age groups - speciality groups - 50+ and seniors catered for with special care. Qualified teacher, RSA/LCYMCA/50+/KFA Paula Wright, 01763 243884 ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY A support group for People with Dementia and their Carers to meet for information and support. 1st Weds monthly, 10am - 12pm, Coombs Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston. Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720946034 BABY MASSAGE Baby Massage & Yoga in Herts-Pre & Post natal yoga, baby massage and baby yoga. Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www. babymassageherts.co.uk or pennybrown1@ hotmail.com CHERRYHOMES TRUST We support severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help and guidance can be provided. Sally Crane on 07716 121 333 or info@cherryhomes.org.uk

CHOIR - SINGING ALOUD Mons 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston. A wide mix of songs from popular, traditional, world music etc. We like to encourage anyone and everyone to sing. www.singingaloud.com or 07916 798 655

CORVUS AMATEUR DRAMA SOCIETY (CADS)

Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings. All welcome. Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www.cadsroyston.org.uk CORVUS CORNIX BASKETBALL Thurs 4 - 10pm, Royston Leisure Centre. Mini Basketball and basketball for all abilities. 8 yrs to adult. Di Charles 01223 207213 CORVUS CORNIX LADIES BASKETBALL Mons 7.30-9pm. Greneway School, Royston. Female coach, friendly group of ladies. £7 (trial FREE). Age 14+ all abilities. Contact Justine Smith, 01763 853314, 0782 5545266,Justine@ kisscom.co.uk CRUSE BEREAVEMENT Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk DEPRESSION ALLIANCE 1st Tues, 2.15 to 4pm, Committee Room & 3rd Tues monthly, 2.15 - 4pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. Confidential, caring, & non-judgemental. All welcome. Contact Gill Cox info@depressionalliance.org, depressionsupport@me.com ELECTRALITES MAJORETTES Thurs 5-7pm & Sun 9am-3pm, Coombes Community Centre. Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447 FIVE ‘O’ TABLE TENNIS & SOCIAL CLUB

Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm (Sept - May), Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and

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their friends. Non-league. Jan Harmer 01763 230704 FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP 2nd Tues monthly, 11.30 - 3pm, Heath Sports Centre. Open to all blind and partially sighted. Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or b.m@ntlworld.com G - STARS (Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts) Royston, 6 Days a Week. Melody Movement Baby Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Boys Only Street, Contemporary, Commercial, Body Conditioning, Adult Street Fit, Singing and Musical Theatre g-stars@hotmail.co.uk or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.uk GAY OUTDOOR CLUB A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy excercise. Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647 for information. 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 Anne Rayner, 01763 244424 or redrays@ live.co.uk IF ONLY We provide support to those who have lost someone to suicide. Contact: Jayne on 07764657576 or ifonly@jaynebratton.co.uk JAZZERCISE Fun and effective total body workout. Tues & Thurs eves (inc. BodySculpt) & Sat morning, Greneway School, Royston. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Mon & Thurs eves, Buntingford. Sarah 07703 422394 sarah.howard.jazzercise@ gmail.com JM JUDOKWAI Tues 6.30 - 9.30pm, Roysia School. Judo with that family feel, parents can join the Tea Club. For ages 6 yrs plus. John Massmann 01763 241020, john.massmann@sky.com KICKBOXING & KUNG FU Kickboxing Tue 8-9:30pm @Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd, Royston. Kids Kung Fu (7-10 years) 10:30-11:30am, Adults Kung Fu 11:30-1pm, Sat @Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston. For further details visit gmax. me.uk, or call Glen on 07563 755 199 KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISH Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities. Royston Study Centre 01763 248562 LADIES CIRCLE 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. A social organisation for ladies aged 18 - 45. Pamper evenings, visit to Ely cathedral, Latin dance, chocolate truffle making& fundraising events. Laura Light 07748 847021 or light_laura@yahoo.co.uk LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP Mons, 2pm, Royston Library. Tea served, everyone is welcome, no charge NORDIC WALKING Royston & villages. Improve your health & fitness, suitable for all ages and abilities. Shape & tone your whole body, burning more calories than normal walking. Contact Mandy Coar 01763853595, email nordic-walking@hotmail. co.uk or www.mandycoar.wix.com/nordic-walking PLAY MUSIC PLAY (FORMERLY MUSIC WITH MUM) Creative music making sessions for families with children under 5. Sessions on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.uk OPEN DOORS Youth club for school years 5-8, Mons 6.30-8pm, Queens Road Methodist Church opendoors@hotmail.co.uk PRIORY QUILTERS 1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre, . Get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 243224

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ROTARY CLUB OF ROYSTON Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178 ROUND TABLE 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Activities include cider making, truck driving, laser warfare, visits to a nuclear bunker and the Scott Polar Research Institute, plus the occasional curry. Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable.co.uk www.roystonroundtable.co.uk ROYSTON ARTS FESTIVAL Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www.roystonartsfestival.org ROYSTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A vigorous local organisation representing the interests of businesses of all sizes. Its fundamental objective is to promote a local enterprise culture in Royston and the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and South Cambs. Rupert Matthews or cofc@talktalk.net. ROYSTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 8pm. Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 www. roystonlocalhistory.org.uk ROYSTON & DISTRICT MENCAP 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 TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION 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 & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Office hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri, Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Tel/Fax/SMS 01763 245228 ROYSTON & SAFFRON WALDEN NATIONAL TRUST Last Fri monthly, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately. Richard Priestley 01799 513120 ROYSTON ARTS SOCIETY Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations per year in various media. Two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk. ROYSTON BADMINTON CLUB Bassingbourn Sports Centre 8-10pm 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.roystonbadminton.co.uk ROYSTON BRIDGE CLUB Thurs, 7.30pm prompt daily, Market Hill Rooms, Royston. Friendly, competitive bridge, EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained. ROYSTON CHESS CLUB Mons from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin.clark54@btinternet.com ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish

ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON Tues 6 - 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. David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblersherts-northmiddlesex.org.uk ROYSTON ROCKETS BMX CLUB Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community ROYSTON FOLK CLUB Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959 Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & ROYSTON ROUNDERS concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact: A mixed, friendly and official Rounders England Michael Farrow at 01763 249296 for tickets & club for adults and children 14+. Training every bookings Sun 7-8pm, first session free then £3 pay as you play. Outdoors April - Sept, Royston Heath. ROYSTON GOLF CLUB Indoors Oct - March, Royston Leisure Centre. An 18 hole course & practice facilities. Vicky Bacon (Secretary) on 07943 Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome. Contact 862485 or email roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk 01763 243476 www.roystongolfclub.co.uk ROYSTON RUGBY CLUB ROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB Tues, 7pm The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union A small, friendly club who welcome beginers and experienced archers. We meet on Suns on Football Club in Herts - Middx. 1st XV, 2nd XV, the Heath all year round. Beginers courses and Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am. Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522 all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 ROYSTON RUNNERS http://www.roystonarchery.org Tues 6.30pm, beginners 7.30pm, experienced runners. Suns all abilites, 9am long run. ROYSTON HOCKEY CLUB Maurice Hill, 01763 241182, 0771 913 2793 Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mons www.roystonrunners.org 7-8.30pm, St.Edmunds College.All ladies and men’s teams Weds 7-8.30pm, Bassingbourn ROYSTON SHORT MAT BOWLS Barracks, followed by specific team coaching Mons & Weds 2.30 - 4.30pm (Oct - Apr), 8.30 – 9.30pm including “back to hockey” Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Informal, sessions. Junior training Sun 10-1pm, Meridian friendly group. New members welcome. Terry School. New members welcome www. Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com roystonhockey or Colin Smith 01763 250982 or ROYSTON SHORT TENNIS info@roystonhc.co.uk Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, ROYSTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & 2nd Mon monthly, 12.30 - 3pm, Cambridge Fris 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Motel, Shepreth. A rriendly group of like minded Community Centre, Royston. A group of women meet for a two course lunch, includes energetic retired people playing for pleasure speaker. Secretary 01763 243388 and exercise ROYSTON LIONS CLUB ROYSTON SPIRITUAL AWARENESS 2nd and 4th Weds monthly, The Old Barn, Thurs, Royston Town Hall, room 11, 8pm. For Upper King Street, Royston. Part of the world’s those who wish to learn more about spiritualism largest service organisation, we serve the and mediumship under the guidance of an community and have fun too! Contact: Keith experienced teacher. 3rd Fri monthly, 8pm, a 01763 231492 or e-mail roystonlions@gmail. visiting medium. Judy Moule 01223 503345. com ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB ROYSTON YOUNG VOICES Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre.Qualified Tues 4pm, Methodist Church Hall, Queens training and coaching for competitive swimmers Road. Six music making, drama and singing of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas workshops each term for children 5 - 9 yrs. and competitions.roystonswimmingclub@ Call Linda Bance 01763 246415 hotmail.co.uk www.roystonswimmingclub.co.uk www.playmusicplay.co.uk ROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASS ROYSTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym. Weds 7.30 - 10.30pm, Coombes Community We follow a well tried session, including: warm Centre, Royston. Play competitive table tennis up, basketball, circuit training, football and with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon and hockey). Ray Munden 01763 241217, Barnes, Club Secretary, secretary@roystonttc. grayowl@care4free.net com, www.roystonttc.com ROYSTON MUSIC CENTRE ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB Sat 9.15am-12.15pm, Meridian School, Royston Six floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Organise choirs, brass, woodwind, string, Royston. Full LTA tennis & coaching recorder, guitar & percussion ensembles. programmes, with social & fun sessions. Public Classes for theory of music. Open to school courts can be booked via Heath Sports on site children yr 4 to yr 13. Tessa Williams, 01438 (01763 2436130). www.roystontennis.co.uk. 351138 or northmusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 261676 ROYSTON NETBALL CLUB ROYSTON TIME BANK Weds 7.30 - 9pm, A friendly socialable club who A community skills exchange allowing you to are always happy to welcome new members. earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can Tracey Stimson 01763 247634. then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY regular cafe. Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Thurs, 7.30 - 10pm, Icknield Walk School, Royston. New members welcome. 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Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB Based in Therfield, we run two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11,12,13 and 14. New players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk

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ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUP

Monthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tuesday evenings starting at 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079 ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE 3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm, Town Hall, Royston We are an informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395, roystonwriters@yahoo.co.uk www. roystonwriterscircle.co.uk ROYSTON YOUTH CHOIR Thurs 6 – 7pm, Roysia School. For Yr 7 and above with some singing experience. Popular, classical and traditional music in arrangement for upper voices.(Hertfordshire Music Service) Pam Lambert 01763 268667 or pamlambert02@ gmail.com SAS SWIMMING Swimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non swimmers to advanced abilities. Lessons after school & Sats. Friendly teachers. Lessons for life! 01799 501293 mob 07947 730287 www.sas-swimming.co.uk

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Various days & times. Classes for all ages. Mini Movers (18 months-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 or www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk ST JOHN AMBULANCE Adults - Weds 7.45 - 10pm, Cadets age 10-17 yrs - Tues 7-8.30pm ; Badgers age 6-10 yrs, Fris 6-7.15pm at St John Ambulance HQ. All welcome to join our friendly group of members to learn First Aid Skills. We provide a first aid service in and around Royston. Sarah Betts 01438 728100

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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

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Morning classes for babies 8 weeks to 3yrs. Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs. Contact Litsa on 07775 853123 or www.tigertots. co.uk

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

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

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