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With summer temperatures sizzling at the time of writing, it looks like we may be in for a long hot summer to rival ‘76. How perfect this will be for the school holidays!
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There are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from, and we’ve highlighted a few options on our what’s on pages, paying particular attention to free or low-cost events at local country parks and museums. Take your little ones to enjoy activities such as bug hunts, den building, camouflage, moth trapping or archery.
Organisations
On the weekends look out for fun events such as the Royston Kite Festival in early August, the Ashwell Show, the Fenland Fair and Benington Chilli Festival.
Eats & Drinks
Why not enjoy outdoor theatre, courtesy of the Mikado visiting Fowlmere, Taming of the Shrew at Corpus Christi or Romeo and Juliet at Wimpole Hall.
Health & Beauty
Whatever your preference, it is worth reading our article on sun safety on page 32. Looking after our skin is essential throughout the year but especially so during the high intensity rays in the summer months. Learn what changes you can make to help protect your children and teen’s delicate skin for their later years. With best wishes,
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FROM PLANET TO PLANT!
The great and woefully under-rated John Otway once sang, “Beware of the flowers, ‘cos I’m sure they’re gonna get you…”, adding, by way of emphasis, “Yeah!” His lyric could well stand as a strapline for this year’s contribution by local drama group CADS to the Royston Arts Festival in September. “Little Shop of Horrors” follows the sell-out success of last year’s “Return to the Forbidden Planet” and features a cool mixture of B-movie kitsch, rock’n’roll, and carnivorous vegetation! The story opens in New York where Seymour Krelborn, a young orphan with poor prospects, and Audrey, a pretty blonde with poorer fashion sense, find themselves working together in the somewhat rundown Mushnik’s Florists. One night, while Seymour is browsing the wholesale flower district, there is a sudden total eclipse of the sun, and when the light returns, a small, mysterious plant has appeared. Seymour, who is secretly in love with Audrey, names the plant Audrey II in her honour. But the mystery plant has a secret which will affect the lives of everyone who comes within range of its tendrils... The CADS show is something of family affair, with David Atkins directing, and Louise Atkins as Musical Director. Louise says, “Forbidden Planet proved that CADS could, after all, do musicals and do them pretty well. It was so well received that we really wanted to do another one for this year’s festival and felt that this was its natural successor. The music in Little Shop is an upbeat blend of girl-group harmonies and Motown-inspired pop and we’ve got together a great cast that should really make it go with a swing.” “Little Shop” is due to be performed on 25th, 26th and 27th September at Meridian School, with evening performances at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 (£5 for students) and go on sale on 2nd September. You can book via the CADS website at www.cadsroyston.org.uk or in the traditional way by ringing the CADS Box Office on 07925 674967.
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In the last 3 months, a new spending spree has been taking Royston by surprise or, more accurately, has been giving a pleasant surprise to local retailers. More than 100 people have demonstrated their support for local businesses by each spending £5 at three cash mobs – the first in Hertfordshire. The cash mob idea is new to the UK - it started in the USA in August 2011 as a practical way to shine a spotlight on local shops, particularly in difficult times. It brings local people together to do something positive and spontaneous – the shop to be mobbed is only decided minutes before the fivers are spent. Ladds and the Stationery Cupboard in the High Street were delighted to be cash mobbed in April and May. In early July, the market stalls outside Mica Hardware were the focus for the third spending spree by young and old. The contribution of young people has been important. Brother and sister Jonathan and Katherine Swarbrick have joined in all three cash mobs with their mother Clare, who says: “I think we need to encourage our children to use local shops from the earliest age otherwise, when they’re my age, there won’t be any.” Organiser Chris Lee has been delighted with the success of the cash mobs. “It’s about much more than just spending our money locally – it can lead to further community involvement, create new friendships, and it shows others how each one of us can make a big difference in small ways.” If you’re interested in organising the next cash mob, e-mail Chris at leeinroyston@aol.com. For more information go to www.facebook.com/RoystonCashMob
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royston kite festival THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend this year’s Rotary Club of Royston’s Charity Kite Festival on Therfield Heath on 4th August. During the past 10 years the event has raised more than £45,000 for both local and national charities. Organiser Karin Weston said: “The kite festival has always been a spectacular event as well as raising so much for charity. “Even after 10 years we are still as excited as ever over organising an event which has become part of the tapestry of Royston.” She added: “We aim to make it an entertaining occasion, but we are also raising money for our President’s charity of the year.” This year President Ray Munden’s charity receiving support from the event will be the Garden House Hospice in Letchworth, which will be given all the proceeds from the gate receipts. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire presenter Andie Harper will be opening the event. Displays will include many difference aspects of kite-flying. About 60 stalls – most of which will be run by local community groups – will be holding activities around the main arena. “All we need is a good crowd and, obviously, kite-flying weather,” added Karin.
The Rotary Club of Royston Charity Kite Festival on Sunday 4th August, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is adults (14 and over) £2 and children free. Free car parking.
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Photographer Anna Marriage is exhibiting at Curwens Gallery until 2nd September. In her career, Anna focuses on social photography but in her spare time she enjoys experimenting with different aspects of photography such as landscapes, portraits and high speed flash photography. Anna explains, “I love the challenge and find that just because I have been a photographer for over 20 years it doesn’t mean that different types of photography come naturally, some have to be worked at. “I have some work up at curwens which will be displayed now until September 2nd – I have priced to sell my work at only £60 for a 12x16 framed photograph ready to hang, they make great presents and come in a range of subject matter.”
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This summer prepare to be transported back to the 80’s by the Gordon Craig In-House production ‘Fame’. Packed with amazing dance routines, high energy musical numbers and fabulous costumes – including plenty of leg warmers, it is the place to be this August! 2 for 1 This year the Gordon Craig want to make this an event you will remember and so are offering a range of special deals to turn your trip Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August to the theatre into the perfect summer’s day – especially if you are with the girls. To start your day, why not take a trip to the Wellness Centre at the Stevenage Swimming Centre, with half price spa sessions on offer until the end of October. The Methesis Spa offers a sauna and steam room, two shower pods where you can experience cold plunge, massage or tropical sensation showers and a relaxation area with heated benching and mood lighting. To take up this offer just call 01438 218 770 and quote ‘Fame’ at the time of booking. Once you are thoroughly relaxed you can enjoy a top-notch meal at the beautiful Pi Bistro, situated on the first floor of the Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, which is offering 2-4-1 on main meals between 23rd July and 21st August. The menu has a great variety on offer, including home-made pies and burgers as well as pastas and salads for those who are after something a bit lighter. To book a table please call 01438 363 200. The theatre foyer bar, which is offering a bottle of cava for just £12! on ma at Pi
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DanceMatters, a local dance school based in Bassingbourn and Litlington, was thrilled to receive a coveted #WOW award. The award, chosen from a nationwide selection of companies by Jacqueline Gold, the owner of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, was given in recognition of DanceMatters’ novel corporate teambuilding workshops. Using dance as a way of bonding a team, participants are encouraged to think through the skills they used to complete a group dance and then how they can apply those skills in the workplace. Naomi, dance teacher, said “It’s great to receive approval for my work from the Corporate world. My workshops are all about encouraging people to work together effectively. Dancing is a great way to make a team collaborate and reflect on how they can reach their objectives.” For details of the full range of workshops and classes, see www.dance-matters.co.uk, or contact Naomi on 07957 103093
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Head over to Granchester this August bank holiday for the annual exhibition held by the Cambridge District Art Circle (CDAC). This is an opportunity to buy original art from local professional and amateur artists, in a variety of subjects and media including oils, acrylics, watercolours, mixed media and pastels. With a diverse range of artists, comes a diverse range of subjects, depicting scenes from Cambridge and Grantchester as well as more far-flung landscapes, abstract works, still life, floral and more.
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Tickets for the first Melbourn Ball are now available. The evening will be held in a marquee on the Primary school grounds and includes a three course meal, live band and disco. Tickets are priced at ÂŁ55 each. Ideally bookings should be made in tables of 10. For more information on this exciting event please contact: ptfa@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or ali.peers@ee.co.uk Telephone 07971 475543
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Strawberry surprise cupcakes
This fabulous cupcake recipe is perfect to make with little ones over the summer holidays. With many thanks to Anna Marriage, from Marriage Photography, who snapped our cover photo this month, for supplying this recipe too!
Ingredients • • • • • •
125g soft unsalted butter 120g plain flour 100g caster sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp baking powder
For the icing and surprise • 100g soft unsalted butter • 200g icing sugar • a small amount of strawberry jam • 12 small strawberries, hulled • pink food colouring if required
1. Put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together
2. Divide the mixture between the 12 cupcake cases 3. Bake the cupcakes at 190°C for 25 minutes, until cooked. Leave them to cool completely. 4. Make up the icing and pop it into a piping bag. 5. Hollow out a hole for the strawberry and poke a whole strawberry into each cake, then ice it to cover up the strawberry. These make a lovely gift, low effort cakes with a healthy twist!
LOCAL MARKETS Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston
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Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 17th August as part of Orwell Summer Festival 10-12noon Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 3rd August Greenhouse 9am - 12noon Markets Linton Village Every Thursday College - Fashion & Pamper Market Farmers’ Market Wimpole 10am - 4pm 2nd Saturday Every Friday monthly Arts & Crafts Market 10am- Sat 10th August from 10am 3.30pm Every Sunday - - 4pm Wimpole Hall Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth
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Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 17th August 9.30am 12noon Village Hall Shepreth Village Hall Market Last Saturday monthly Sat 31st August 10am - 12noon Village Hall Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 25th August, 10.30am - 1pm Village HallVillage Hall
01763 849144 thechequersbarley@gmail.com 01763 849144 www.chequersbarley.co.uk thechequersbarley@gmail.com Newly Refurbished Village Pub
Locally Sourced Home Cooked Menu Real Ales – Fine Wines Pub Games – FreeVillage Wifi Newly Refurbished Pub Bar open Monday to Saturday 12 to 11pm
Sunday 12 to 6pm Locally Sourced Home Cooked Menu Food served Monday to Saturday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm Sunday 12 to 5pm
Real Ales&–Music Fine Wines Live Vocalist
Friday 23rd August - starts 8.30pm Mandie Webb is back by popular demand!
Pub Games – Free Wifi
us on to for special offers events Open Like Monday Saturday 12& to 11pm Sunday 12 to 6pm Food served Monday AUGUST 13 • ISSUE 80 to Saturday 12 to 3, 6 to 9pm
Award-winning local food Proud to be Les Routiers' Pub of the Year 2013. Local produce from drinks to desserts - come and make yourselves at home. Our Season's Best: Succulent & tender Sandringham Estate Red Poll Cote de Boeuf. 11 High Street Chrishall, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 8RN Tel. 01763 838792 Email: info@theredcow www.theredcow.com Follow us on twitter @theredcow and facebook
Opening for the season on Thursday 8th August
Cheeses, cold meats and olives To start every party
A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk • Open 7 days a week all year round Fresh Fruit and Veg • Delicatessen • Butchers • Fishmongers • Café • Giftware • Garden Centre
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Royston Town Market The origins of Royston as a market town go back to 1189. As of 1st August, Royston Town Council has taken control of the market from NHDC, which secures the future of the market. The Charter Market operates on a Wednesday and Saturday from 8am. Market Manager Steve Barrett has recently introduced a number of new stalls to the markets, meaning you can buy Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Fish, Bread and Cakes, Hardware, Kitchenware, Jewellery, Plants, Cut Flowers, Groceries, Ladies Clothes, Eggs, Cheese, Batteries, Handbags and even have your Picture Framed. The Community Reassurance event on 14th August gives you a chance to meet representatives from North Herts and Royston Town Councils, aswell as North Herts Constabulary, the Fire Service and many more. 20
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MARKET!!
Buy Your Fresh Produce market! When did you last get on the Come to the market for the
Fresh produce on show like this... Fresh
a variety like thisin- Letchworth freshest fruit, vegetables breadoffered - baked overnight Rye-Bread, Soda Bread, and fish! Fresh Fruit & Veg straight from New Covent Garden Foccacia and Sour Dough? Fresh Fish - straight from the North Sea at Great Yarmouth
Royston Town Markets Wednesdays & Saturdays
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Country food at its best ...
Traditional butchers offering great quality free range and local meat, poultry and game, at great value, every day, together with a large range of artisan cheeses, and delicatessen products. And, our renowned home made pies and handmade sausages including the original Royston Banger.
Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages
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*Subject to minimum order and within a 10 mile radius of the shop.
BBQ PAcks
our knibbs bbq packs are made to order and feed up to 8 people. they include a selection of free range local meats. enjoy the sunshine and your garden with friends this summer!
BBQ Pack normally £23, just £19 during AUG ‘13
Our opening hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday closed
10 Church Lane, Royston, Herts. SG8 9LG Tel: 01763 246316
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the Cocktail Club This month at Ad Hoc we celebrate our first birthday! We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us in the last year. We have had such a great time with many fond memories over the past twelve months including our Remembrance Day Morning Tea, Valentines Day Dinner Party, various Christmas Parties, Black & White Masquerade New Years Eve event and of course our very recent Summer Soul to the Square. We hope you have enjoyed trying to make our cocktails at home, as we look forward to shaking many more with you in the future... Let us celebrate our birthday by sharing our most popular cocktail with you from the past
Raspberry Daiquiri... Cheers! year, the
6 Fresh raspberries 2 Teaspoons of brown sugar 50ml Bacardi Half a strawberry 1 lime wedge 1. Add to your cocktail shaker the raspberries, sugar, and lime wedge and muddle with a muddling stick until you have a paste. 2. Add the Bacardi then fill the shaker with ice. 3. Apply the lid to the shaker and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted. 4. Grab a chilled Martini glass from the fridge and place the strawberry on the rim of the glass to garnish. 5. Holding a tea strainer in your left hand over the glass, strain the cocktail out of the shaker with a Hawthorne strainer (cocktail strainer) in your right hand. 6. Once all the liquid has been poured through; push as much liquid through the tea strainer as possible using a bar spoon. Thank you once again Royston... Bottoms Up!!
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introducing heathfest
Following on from Ad Hoc’s successful Summer Soul event, the Heath is proud to announce HeathFest this September. Taking place on Saturday 21st September from 1pm till 11pm, HeathFest is a family-friendly, community event for all ages. The Heath will be split into activity zones and once you’ve paid to get in, all events and activities are free of charge all day long. Main Stage and Arena Arena events will take place throughout the day, with dance performances, gun dog show, ferret racing, family fun races including the egg and spoon, the sack race and space hoppers. From 6pm, expect to be entertained with comedy, acoustic sets, DJs and a live band. Stage events will be held on a stylish saddlespan stage, giving a family festival feel to the day. The Adultzone Theres’s fun for everyone with segways, an inflatable mega-obstacle course, ped jousting, the surf challenge, archery and a bungee run. The Kidzone Features kids karts, zorbing, a soft play area, face painting and a bouncy castle. All activities are supervised. Side stalls Expect a host of fun side stalls with the coconut shy, hook-a-duck, ring the bottle, wandering entertainers, local clubs and make and do activities for children. The Pamper Zone When all the activity gets too much, head over to the Pamper Zone, where you can book a slot for a free mini-massage or manicure, from local businesses. Food and drink is available throughout the day with a Hog Roast and BBQ, a Beer Tent and Ice Cream stalls all on offer for you to purchase from. HeathFest is a ticketed event with tickets available online from www. roystonheath.co.uk Adults £20, Children 3-10years £10. Wristbands are given on entry allowing you to come and go as you please throughout the day. HeathFest, Saturday 21st September, 1pm11pm
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Palazzo’s Picnic Pesto Penne Pasta Heading out for a picnic this summer? Try this lovely refreshing Pesto Pasta dish to complement your basket.
Ingredients
• 500g of your favorite pasta (preferably Penne, Fusilli or Orecchiette) • 1/4 cup walnuts • 1/4 cup pine nuts • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves) • 5 cups fresh basil leaves • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 1/2 cups good olive oil • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Method
1. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packet, then drain and cool by spreading the pasta out in a shallow dish. 2. Next make the Pesto by placing the walnuts, pine nuts, and garlic into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process for 15 seconds. 3. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. 4. Next with the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed, then add the Parmesan and puree for another minute. 5. Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature add the Pesto sauce and stir through, then place into a seal-able container and refrigerate until required. Keep this for no longer than three days. For a fantastic variation add some cooked garden peas at the end, or cherry tomatoes and mozarella. We would also like to congratulate Ad Hoc on their first birthday... Well done!! Bon Appetito!!
COMMUNITY
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FENLAND COUNTRY FAIR STOW-CUM-QUY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Traditional Country Fair Established 1981 - www.fenlandfairs.com
Sat 24th, Sun 25th & Mon 26th August
Vintage
BASC Cookery
Childrens Rides
Ring Displays
Fun Fair
Clay Shooting
Archery
BASC Dog Events
Full Catering & Bars
Heavy Horse Show Monday - Lurcher Show Saturday Terrier Show Sunday & Monday - Ferret Show Rural Craft - Craft Marquee RING DISPLAYS: Falconary - Gun Dog Demonstrations - Quarter Horse Bee Keeping - Bygones and much more For further information and events listings see www.fenlandfairs.com
GATES OPEN 8.30am TO 5.30pm Admission Adults ÂŁ10.00 Children under 13 FREE Address: Quy Hall, Stow-Cum-Quy, CB25 0AF
What’s on
Free to list! email lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk by 15th of the month Free Fishing Open Day
Antiques & Vintage Fair
National StartUp Bus Tour
An open day for children aged between 8-15 yrs, children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult Eternit Angling Club, Eternit Sports & Social Club, Meldreth Contact: 01763 260655
Homemade cakes & refreshments, entry fee applies Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 01763 289748, info@flapperfortunes. co.uk
The StartUp Bus offers guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs Get the advice and information you need on starting or growing your business Sidney Street, Cambridge Contact: www.startupbritain.co/
Sun 28th July, 9am - 3.30pm
Cambridge Modern Jazz Thurs 1st Aug, 8pm
Gwilym Simcock Quintet Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RR Bookings: modernjazz@hiddenthing.com
Monthly Craft Market Sat 3rd Aug, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café Linton Village College, Linton Contact: 01223 890219
Woodland Burial Ground Open Day Sat 3rd Aug, 1.30 – 4.30pm
Visit our beautiful green alternative to a cemetery. Displays, tractor rides, tea and cake. Barton Woodland Burial Ground, Comberton Road, Barton Contact: 01223 303874, enquiries@arborytrust. org
Family First Saturdays
Sat 3rd August 2 - 4pm
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All Ages Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use throughout the Museum, exploring a variety of themes. The Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
COMMUNITY
Sun 4th Aug, 10am - 4pm
Parklife 2013
Sun 4th Aug, 10am - 4pm South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust flagship sports and culture event at Milton Country Park. Activities include: Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Football, Golf, Old School Sports Day, Archery, Fencing,Trampolining, Climbing Walls, Bouncy Castle, Inflatable assault course, Fishing, Balance bikes, Tumble Tots Contact: www.miltoncountrypark.org/parklife
Tues 6th Aug
Art Week
6th to 9th Aug, 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation. On each of the four days we will be exploring and experimenting with a different art material, using the Museum collection for creative inspiration. All Ages (Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult) The Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Charity Kite Festival
Flower Fairies Nature Walk
Run by The Rotary Club of Royston Admission fee, free car parking Royston Heath
Wandlebury Country Park Bookings: 01223 243830, bookings@ cambridgeppf.org
Sun 4th Aug, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Hinxton Watermill Open Day Sun 4th Aug, 2.30 - 5.30pm
Ever wondered how flour is milled? Visit CambridgePPF’s Hinxton Water Mill, which dates back to the Doomsday book and is nestled near the River Cam in the picturesque surroundings of Hinxton village. Contact: bookings@cambridgeppf.org or 01223 243830 ext 201
Tues 6th Aug, 10am - 12.30pm
Night Walk at Wan dlebury Country Park Wed 12th Aug,11pm – 12am
A guided walk around the country park under the auspicious magic of a full moon and see the site in a completely new light! Wandlebury Country Park Bookings: 01223 243830, bookings@cambridgeppf. org
British Red Cross - Open Gardens
Sun 11th Aug, 2pm - 5pm Parking, Wheelchair Access, Refreshments, Live music, Plant stall Hopley’s Garden and Nursery, Much Hadham (SG10 6BU)
Reed Gardening Club Wed 14th Aug
Annual Show, Village Hall
Community Reassurance Event
Wed 14th Aug, 10am - 12noon A chance to meet NHDC support agency Hertfordshire Constabulary, Crime Prevention, North Hertfordshire Homes and more
The Market Place, Market Hill, Royston
Ashwell Summer Sing
Come Dancing at Spirella Ballroom
Lots of singing in one afternoon: Show music, a capella and more! Ashwell Primary School Contact: Alex to book, 07903 058568, missaeh@hotmail.co.uk
Ballroom, Latin, and sequence dancing All abilities welcome, licensed bar The Spirella Ballroom, Letchworth Contact/Bookings: 01234 300179
Sat 10th Aug, 12noon – 5pm
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Wed 14th Aug, 8 – 10.30pm
Royston Rugby Club Fun Day 2013 Fri 16th Aug, 3pm
Our annual fun day is back once again giving children who haven’t thought of trying rugby a FREE chance to try it. Royston Heath,
The Orwell Village Festival
Live Vocalist & Music
Activity packed family fun day, BBQ and drinks. Children’s cartoon character or super hero fancy dress competition. Great live music throughout the day including: Hex / Rose Redd / Life & Soul / Identify Theft & Groove Shack Orwell Recreation Ground
Mandie Webb is back by popular demand The Chequers, London Road, Barley, Herts
Sat 17th Aug, 12noon
Meldreth Local History Group
Sat 17th & Sun 18th Aug
Final weekend of test pitting as part of their Heritage Lottery Funded project takes place Contact: 01763 268428, www.meldrethhistory. org.uk
Dog Day & Terrier Racing Sun 18th Aug, 12.30pm
In aid of VIP Companionship for Older People Refreshments available Longstowe Sports Ground and Pavilion, CB23 2UJ
The Taming of the Shrew
Wed 21st to Sat 24th Aug
Outdoor Performance direct from the Globe and performed on an Elizabethan-style stage with an all-female cast, a small troupe of travelling players breathe new life into Shakespeare’s outrageous comedy. Master’s Garden, Corpus Christi College Bookings: 01223 503333
Give Blood
Fri 23rd Aug, 1 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 7pm Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road
Open Air Theatre - Romeo & Juliet
Fri 23rd Aug, 7.30pm Heartbreak Theatre Company perform this classic Shakespeare play Wimpole Estate Box office: 08442 491895, ticketingsupport@iristicketing.co.uk
Fri 23rd Aug, 8.30pm
Fenland Country Fair
Sat 24th, Sun 25th & Mon 26th Aug, 8.30am - 5.30pm Traditional Country Fair Established 1981 www.fenlandfairs.com Quy Hall, Stow-CumQuy, CB25 0AF
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Sat 24th Aug, 11am
Kids’ Jewellery Party Let their creativity flourish as they get to work making beautiful beaded creations with a prize for the most unusual piece, bookings needed in advance Bookings: www.hkjewellery.co.uk
CDAC 30th Anniversary
Sat 24th – Mon 26th Aug
This August bank holiday the annual exhibition held by the Cambridge District Art Circle marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the society Grantchester Village Hall
Royston Town Band Sun 25th Aug
Free entry Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds, Cherry Hinton Road, CB1 8DW
Benington Chilli Festival
Sun 25th & Mon 26 August, 10am - 5pm
Come worship the pepper at Benington Chilli Festival! Celebrate all things chilli in the hidden gem of a garden at historic Benington Lordship.
Come Dancing at Spirella Sun 25th Aug, 7.30 – 10.30pm
A warm, but air-conditioned, welcome awaits all Ballroom Latin and Popular Sequence dancers at the Sunday Dance Club Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179
Ashwell Show
Mon 26th Aug, 8.30am - 5pm Fun for all at this popular annual village show. www.ashwellshow.co.uk/
BBQ and Music
Mon 26th Aug, 4 - 8pm Bouncy Castle and Games, Raffle and Bar in the Cricket Pavilion Reed Village Green Contact: 01763 848124
Red Cow Open Mic Fri 30th Aug
11 High Street Chrishall, Royston, SG8 8RN Contact: 01763 838792
The Mikado
Fri 30th Aug, 7.30pm
Outdoor theatre performance by the Illyria Theatre Company Fowlmere Village Hall Tickets: 01763 208516, www.illyria.uk.com
Wysing Arts Centre Sat 31st Aug, 2pm onwards
Wysing Arts Centre’s fourth annual festival of art and music, presents some of the best new music during a day-long event Wysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TX Contact: 01954 718881, www.wysingartscentre. org
Throughout the month Curwens Gallery
Until Mon 2nd Sept
Anna Marriage photography exhibition featuring landscapes, portraits and high speed flash photography
Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston
‘Transports of Delight’
Sat 27th July – Sat 9th Nov
A photographic exhibition by Sue and Terry Hartga Royston and District Museum
Yoga Classes
Throughout the summer
Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440
Pilates Classes
Weds, 2pm, 5pm & 6pm Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings/Contact: 01763 247440
The Old School Studio
Wed 7th Aug, painting out day The Tickell Arms, Whittlesford
Fri 16th Aug, line & wash work-shop Tue 20th Aug, summer flower arranging taster Sat 31st Aug, Collage/ Mixed Media Workshop The Old School Studio, Old School Lane, High Street, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4YS
Fame Production
Thurs 22nd Aug – Sat 31st Aug
This summer prepare to be transported back to the 80’s by the Gordon Craig In-House production ‘Fame’ Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363 200, www.gordon-craig. co.uk
Summer holidays Summer Holiday Wild Wednesdays
Come and join in with the Wild Wednesday Summer Holiday activities. Anglesey Abbey Enquiries: 01223 810080
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Summer Reading Challenge
Sedgwick Storytelling
Read six books over the summer holidays and pop along to your local library to collect stickers as you work your way from the awful upstairs, through the gruesome ground floor and into the spine tingling cellar! Complete the challenge and receive a certificate and a medal Royston Library
more information: bookings@cambridgeppf. orgor call 01223 243830
Campfire Weekend at Church Farm, Ardley
Take a magical journey with the Fen Tiger, Discover his fossils and the stories he tells about them For ages 3 – 7 Sedgwick Museum, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge
Big Bug Bonanza
Big bonfire, shelter marquees, straw bales, and local musicians playing through the evening. Feel free to bring your own BBQ, games and entertainment, plus your favourite tent and sleeping bag. Bookings:01438 861 447 or email info@churchfarmardeley.co.uk
Until Sat 7th Sept
Stage Right Summer School
Wed 7th - Fri 9th Aug, 9am - 5pm Early drop offs and late pick ups available. Dance, drama and singing. Contact: 01763 244866 kerry.hay@fsmail.net
Tiger Day 2013 Sat 4th Aug
Tiger fun and games throughout the day with all funds raised going to wild tiger conservation projects. Shepreth Wildlide Park, Station Rd Shepreth SG8 6PZ
Birds and Moths day Wed 7th Aug
Discover all about these flying creatures large and small through bird watching and moth trapping.
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Nature discovery and play this absorbing session is especially for younger, under five year old visitors. Bring a drink and a snack and dress for being outside! Why not stay on for a picnic and explore the Country Park afterwards? Wandlebury Country Park. Booking is essential. Contact: bookings@ cambridgeppf.org or 01223 243830
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Bug Hunt at Wandlebury Country Park
Tues 13th Aug, 10am - 12.30pm Try sweep netting, tree shaking and woodland floorforaging. Then take part in some craft activities including making your own bug home from natural and recycled materials. Booking is essential. Contact: bookings@ cambridgeppf.org or 01223 243830
Travel back in time Wed14th Aug, 10am - 12.30pm
Track down evidence of the past around Wandlebury,then make Celtic styled artefacts, miniature wattle panels, or even try somefull scale wattle panel making and daubing. Cpntact: bookings@ cambridgeppf.org or 01223 243830
Fri 16th & Sat 17th Aug Celebrating and exploring everything creepy crawlie with resident bug experts in Waterwortld & Bug City Shepreth Wildlide Park, Station Rd Shepreth Sg8 6PZ
Stage Right Summer School
Wed 21st - Fri 23rd Aug, 9am - 5pm Early drop offs and late pick ups available. Dance, drama and singing. Contact: 01763 244866 kerry.hay@fsmail.net
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the magical tale of Robin Hood and his merry men. It’s a story that let’s the imagination run wild. This summer the CambridgePPF team are letting people try their hand with a bow and arrow. For more information: bookings@ cambridgeppf.orgor call 01223 243830
Hedgehog Day 2013 Mon 26th Aug It’s all about hedgehogs! In aid of the Shepreth Headgehog Hospital Shepreth Wildlide Park, Station Rd Shepreth Sg8 6PZ
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Become a hide and seek expert and do some daring detection See how camouflage is used in nature and how that has inspired military methods of concealment IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR Contact: 01223 499 320
Ashwell Summer Stage School
Mon 5th – Fri 9th Aug, 10am – 3pm each day Age 6 – 12 year olds, all abilities welcome Contact: 07903 058568
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Orienteering Taster for Beginners at Wandlebury Country Park
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Make the most of Royston Arts Festival 2013 Early-bird discounted tickets for Meera Syal, Clare Hammond (piano) and the Finale Concert are available until 31 August online or from the Stationery Cupboard, High Street. Places on Aardman’s Shaun-the-Sheep and Gromit workshops are also on sale now at RoystonArtsFestival.org. Free workshops (supported by NHDC) run on the morning of 28 September.There are limited places so pre-booking is essential. Try your hand at batik (the Indonesan art of cloth dying using hot wax), world rhythms (steelpans, djembe and samba), evoking place in poetry or flower arranging. Fancy a career in acting? Find out more in our ‘Routes into theatre’ workshop. Places bookable from 1 September. Drop-ins: join in with Bollywood or jazz dance, singing world songs, making jewellery, small science experiments, world cookery demonstrations, calligraphy, bellringing or finding you past. Full details online. A free Festival bus (supported by HCC) on 28 September will help you get to where you want to go. Competition: Film-maker Paul Vernon is making a very short film about one day at Royston Arts Festival 2013. Local musicians are invited to write music for the film. Organisers say, ‘We want a piece that captures the festival’s mood. Electronic, classical, dance, rock, jazz, folk: it’s up to you!’ All styles are welcome. They are primarily expecting instrumental music, but music that contains vocals will also be considered. There will be a £50 prize. Buskers: market manager Steve Barrett is running the busking slot (28 Sept) this year. Any interested buskers should email Steve: markets@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk Spare a couple of hours? Volunteers are needed to do the small jobs that make the festival run smoothly. Contact Tina: volunteers@roystonartsfestival.org
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As the mercury sizzles, let’s take a moment to think about our skin and staying safe this summer. Mother of three Kerri Willmott knows only too well how important this is - last year, after spending her pre-teens, teens and early twenties using sunbeds and sunbathing, she was diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma on her face. Malignant Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, ROYSTON SUN SAFETY which, if not caught early, will invade internal organs and kill 7 people CAMPAIGNER a day. It is not just a case of “cutting a mole out”. Chemotherapy and KERRI WILLMOTT Radiotherapy do not work on Melanoma - after surgery expect 3-monthly appointments for 5 years and just wait and see if it comes back, either on your skin or in an internal organ. The average person diagnosed with Melanoma is a 30 year old female, and it is one of the few cancers that can cross the placenta. Having children is not an option after diagnosis. Neither is giving blood or donating organs. Kerri was shocked to discover that 4 out of 5 people diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma could have prevented it. The foundations are laid in the sun habits of childhood and early adulthood. It has the fastest year-on-year increase rate compared to other cancers, and this rate will continue - unless our sun habits change. Early education is key. The 5 S’s of Sun Safety Suncream: At least 30SPF, reapplied every 1 – 2 hours when the sun is UV3 or stronger. The “all-day” creams are not advised for children, especially in school due to frequent handwashing and face touching. It is better to reapply. Babies under 6 months should not wear suncream. Shade: Seek shade between 11 – 3 when the sun is at its strongest. UV has no relation on temperature. When your shadow (even the faint one through cloud) is shorter than yourself, you are at risk of burning. Slop on a t-shirt/Slap on a hat: Keep shoulders, back of the neck and face covered with at least a t-shirt and a wide-brimmed or legionnaire style hat. A wet light-coloured t-shirt is the same as not wearing suncream. For swimming, a UV swimsuit (available at most supermarkets and online) is preferred. Slide on some shades: Melanoma can also affect the eyes. Protect those peepers! Ask your child’s school to sign up to the sunsafeschools.co.uk scheme, even if they have their own “guidelines” and sign the Government e-petition calling for a ban on sunbeds. Search “sunbeds”. Using Biosculpture, OPI, Free Nail Art Any change in your skin, be it a mole or growth must be seen by a GP, and unless they Long lasting (3 weeks) wear with can give a definite answer as to what it is, ask for a referral to a dermatologist. no damage to the natural nail
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Summer Reading Challenge
Children are challenged to read six books over the summer holidays. Pop along to Royston library and collect stickers as you work your way from the awful upstairs, through the gruesome ground floor and into the spine tingling cellar! Complete the challenge and receive a certificate and a medal.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson is often quoted as saying, “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” It’s a widely-used mantra for innovation, but it overlooks a vital fact: the world needs to know about the mousetrap first! julian berry Just as there are some great innovators and skilled craftspeople out there, there are also specialist marketers and communicators and can I suggest your business needs both. Your customers need to receive and understand your message if you are to be successful. Attendees at my July workshop on ‘Planning an effective email campaign’ were amazed to discover the person receiving your emails only spends about 3 seconds reading your subject line and deciding if they’re going to open it now, later or not at all. Write a weak subject line and all the effort that goes into crafting your campaign is wasted. So where could you learn these vital secrets? Well, you could try and self-teach yourself these skills using books or the internet, but will that a good use of your time? What resources are wasted while you go through the process of trial and error? Just how long is your learning curve going to be? If it’s a task that will be frequently repeated, I recommend you get an expert to teach you (or a member of your team) quickly. And if it’s a one-off task, let the expert do it for you. So whilst we all enjoy learning new things and being ‘independent’, I strongly advise all my coaching clients not to try and be a ‘Jack-of-all-Trades’. Instead, be Master-of-one: the thing that only you can deliver; the running of a successful business. Have a great summer – I hope you get a relaxing break. (If you worry about time away from your business, let’s talk - I have client slots coming available this autumn.) www.julianberry.co.uk
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In the garden... August
Horticulturalist Richard Arnott recommends seasonal plants for your garden. Richard lives in Melbourn with his family where he runs his garden design and build company, Garden Design Solutions.
The garden is really alive with flowers and foliage in this glorious summer weather we are having. The summer months are when the herbaceous perennials become the stars of the garden. There are many plants to choose from, so try to narrow it down to a specific colour range or flower form as a starting point. Generally speaking a well drained, fertile soil in sun is a good garden position. I love to mix perennials and grasses in the borders I create and choose plants that can hold their structure into the autumn and beyond. Heleniums look great drifting through a border of perennials, they have tall stems and daisy shaped flowers. Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’, pictured below, produces lovely rich orange-red rays that fade to dark ochre and is a magnet for bees. If you are creating a warm colour border Helenium ‘Pipsqueak’ and Helenium ‘The Bishop’ offer golden flowers. It is worth remembering that they are good cut flowers too. Achillea ‘Cerise Queen’ has a good flat flower form that contrasts well with upright flower shapes such as spires and daisies, it is dark pink in flower and should be used in the front or middle of the border. A good partner for Achillea is Salvia ‘Mainacht’ that produces spires of blue flowers. This looks great drifting through the border. Remember if you have the space plant in groups to get the best results. Grasses work really well mixed with herbaceous perennials,try Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, Stipa tennuissima or Miscanthus ‘Marlepartus’. For inspiration why not look at this planting style in one of the many good gardens to visit at this time of year. I recommend RHS Wisley Surrey, Pensthorpe Nature reserve Norfolk and National Trust Sissinghurst Castle garden Kent to name but a few. Make a day of it www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk and pack a camera and a picnic.
ROYSTON-IN-BLOOM 2013
Judging of the ROYSTON IN BLOOM competition took place on Friday, 5th July. The judges were, Royston Town Council Mayor Councillor Robert Smith, Ian Pitkin from John O’Conner (Ground Maintenance) Ltd, David Bannister, a local horticulturist and Rita Turner from the Royston in Bloom Working Party. They were very impressed with all the gardens and allotments and commented on the excellent standard of all the entries and how close some of the marking was with only one or two points between the awards. A very good show had been achieved across all categories. The members of the Royston-in-Bloom Committee would like to thank all those who entered the competition, Royston Community Transport for conveying the judges around the route and the judges for all their hard work and support.
Silver Gilt for Best kept Street or Community area Mrs Cashman of Cardinals Gate: Good choice of planting and well maintained.
Gold award for best small garden: Mr & Mrs Hawkins of Redwing Rise, Royston
Tom Potter Trophy for Young Persons’ Project, Schools or Clubs: Tannery Drift Young Gardeners: Fantastic range of plants, well grown by very enthusiastic children. A pleasure to see.
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by Pippa Greenwood Our summer weather isn’t usually unbearably widely grown. warm, although 2013 may prove to be the To make sure exception! With a little bit of planning and some that your summer careful planting, you can turn your garden into the time plantings do hottest site out, regardless of the real weather. You well, take heed of can plant to create a mass of hot colours. All you the following tips: Lychnis chalcedonica have to do is plant beds, borders or containers • If it’s a hot day, full of hot reds, screaming yellows and glowing try to plant in oranges. True, most of the planting is best done in early evening or at least late afternoon when the the autumn, but a visit to a garden centre at this main heat of the sun has died down. time of year will reveal a fabulous display of plants • Always make sure that plants are really well which can be put to good use in your garden now. watered before you put them in the ground. For real energy and vibrancy, choose plenty of • Soak the compost thoroughly and make sure yellows and golds, including some of the golden that it’s wetted right to the base before you begin. rods (Solidago), which should be flowering well into • Incorporate plenty of bulky organic matter, such September. as garden compost, well-rotted manure or some I am a great fan of coreopsis, including the various proprietary compost from your garden centre, as forms of Coreopsis verticillata, which flowers well into this will help to retain moisture. the autumn and is unlikely to need staking. • Once the plants are in position, water them in If you like to see flat looking flower heads in thoroughly - the water needs to go right down to your garden then take a closer peep at some of the where the plant needs it, at its roots. achilleas, including ‘Coronation Gold’. • Once the soil is moist, apply a good, deep No late summer border is complete without the cone mulch of 2–3 inches (5–7.5 cm), all around the flowers or rudbekias with their deliciously bright, daisysoil surface. This will help to keep moisture in, like flowers - these should last you through October. protect the plant roots from the heat of the sun For some screaming scarlets and other shades and at the same time keep weeds at bay. of red, consider growing the dahlia ‘Bishop of Don’t forget to tend to your hot border again in Llandaff’, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Lychnis chalcedonica. the autumn, when you will find small versions of In damper areas you could use Lobelia many of these plants readily available in garden ‘Queen Victoria’ or many of the other moisturecentres, often at only a couple of pounds per pot loving types of lobelia which produce huge spires and when you will also be able to plant some of red flowers, so different from those tiny blue, more warming oranges and reds using bulbs and pink and white bedding lobelias which are more corms.
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HOMES & GARDENS
ASHWELL
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 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 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 exercise. Contact Michael 01462 743400 or merlebach@me.com 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
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. Contact Christine Walker 01763 244437 or 07811878231 email Chrissy4paws@yahoo.co.uk www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk Barkway Carpet Bowls Club Mon’s 7.30 - 9.30pm Barkway VH. A friendly mini version of he outdoor Green Bowls. All equipment supplied. No previous experience needed. Visitors welcome. John Digby 01763 848169 Barkway Karate Club Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate.co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800 Barkway 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 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. Kim Semple 07964 151288 Barkway Social Club Weds & Fri’s 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes. Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927
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Barley Cricket Club We run two adult Saturday league teams and a Sunday team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. For further details please contact 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www.barley.play-cricket. com Barley 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 Mon’s 1.15-2.45pm, Barley First School Free. “Stay & Play Group” for parents, carers and children under 5, come along forplay and a chat. Toys, games, arts and crafts, snack and a sing-song! Call Hayley on 07963 107599 Bell ringing Tues 8 - 9pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Barley. Learn to ring church bells all welcome. Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401
Heron Book Group 3rd Weds monthly. Meet other book lovers’ 8pm Hazel Lord 01763 242418 Tower Museum Bassingbourn 2nd & 4th Sun monthly (Mar - Oct) Bank Holidays (10am - 4pm) www. towermuseumbassingbourn.co.uk
BARRINGTON
CROYDON
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 ‘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 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. 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. Learning associated Japanese Judo arts. Both genders Geoff Klein 01763 247592 or bassjc@btinternet.com Bassingbourn Snow Sports Centre Recreational Skiing & Boarding Weds, Thurs & Suns. Junior Club up to 16 yrs Sat am with fun and instruction. Every other weekend Yeti Club for children, age 3 up. Introduction to Racing, Sat & Race training, Mon’s. Contact: www. skibass.org or call 08450 728 293 Bassingbourn-CumKneesworth W.I. Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome. Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139 Budding Beaders Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Bassingbourn Community Centre. A friendly group pop in or book a workshop.www. buddingbeaders.org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397 Children’s Story time Thursdays, 2 - 2.30pm, Bassingbourn Community Book Café in The LimesCrossroads CareEvery 2nd Mon, BVC Community Centre, a chance to meet with other carers of adults. Contact Jean or Claire 01480 499091 Friday Friendly Freshments Fri’s 10.30am-12.30pm Tea/coffee, biscuits, raffle - great prizes. Limes Community Centre, Bassingbourn
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 Jazz Improvisation Thurs eves in Croydon Village, Structured course covering various Jazz styles Tunes rehearsed for a concert performance Advice on Chords, Scales, Structure, Musicianship All instruments Ray Batson 01582-453419 ray@ jazz4all.me.uk Jazz Workshop Monday evenings, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment. Terry Fox, 01763 244142, or e-mail t.j.f@btinternet.com
FOWLMERE
Fowlmere & Thriplow Gardening Club 1st Thurs monthly (not Jan), 7.45pm Thriplow or Fowlmere VH. Illustrated talks, annual show, garden visits, weekend trips and social events. Visitors welcome. Mary Duff 01763 208479 or med590@gmail.com Fowlmere Friendship Club 2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH. Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Beryl May 01763 208565 Fowlmere Playgroup Mon’s, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon plus Lunch club 12-1pm, from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere. Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Kreepie Krawlies Soft Play Soft play up to 4yrs, music, bubbles & refreshments. Mon’s 10am - 12noon, Fowlmere VH, Tues & Fri’s 10am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07825 771408 or Amanda 01763 209174.
GREAT CHISHILL
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 Great Chishill Nursery Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm, Mon & Weds 9.30 am - 2.45 pm ages 2-5yrs, Ofsted regulated, NEF funding. Great Chishill URC. Anita Palmer 07972 800460 www. chishillnursery.co.uk Great Chishill Youth Club Tues 7-9 pm, for 11-17yrs Tuck-shop, pool table, sports, games, arts, music and lots more. New members very welcome. Fred Smith 01763 838513 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 9.30am-12 noon & Fri 9.15-11.45am, VH. A safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play. camillagreenwood@hotmail.co.uk
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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) Mon’s 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 Mon’s 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022 Litlington Pre-School A large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+ at Litlington VH. Contact Rosy on 07984 935193 for details or www.litlingtonpreschool.net
MELBOURN
Little Hands Nursery School, Melbourn Preschool care & education for children 1 year to school age open 51 weeks per year.A high staff to child ratio, Outstanding Ofsted report. Bookings can be made by the hour, term time only 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with optional holiday clubs.15 hours of funded sessions for children the term after their third birthday. 2 year old funding available for eligible children. Dedicated room for children 12-24 months open from September 2013.Contact Anne McCrossen on 01763 260964 or e-mail lh-melbourn@ btconnect.com McSplash Swimming Club Fri’s 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593 Melbourn & District Photographic Club Sept - April Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm Foxton VH Lectures, workshops, competitions, occasional summer events - http://melbourn-photographic-club. co.uk. melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com, Bruce Huett 01763 232 855 Melbourn 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 Mon’s 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience. Compete in local leagues, with friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur.andrews123@ btinternet.com Melbourn Bridge Club Mon’s 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693 arthur. andrews123@btinternet.com 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 Sat’s 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mon’s 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@googlemail.com Melbourn 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 Playgroup For children from 2.5yrs. No need to be out of nappies. Flexible hrs, 15 hrs free to funded children, £4 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 Supporters Of All Saints Church, Melbourn Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 260072 colin.limming@btinternet.com Triangle Badminton Club Each Tues at Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624; Brian Holson 01763 241195
MELDRETH
Meldreth Bowls Club Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert.sd@ btinternet.com Meldreth Croquet Club Tues & Sun (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players. Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@tiscali. co.uk. Meldreth 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. 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 New Malton Golf Club Try Golf or Better your Golf, Mon’s 2 -5.30pm. Sat’s 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 & 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 Valentines Old Time Dance Club Mon’s 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
REED
Reed Cricket Club Sat’s, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues.
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Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership. New members welcome. www.reedcc.co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656 Reed Gardening Club 2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun) Reed VH. A small friendly group, all welcome.
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
STEEPLE MORDEN
Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance Club Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www. getintheswing.com 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 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 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
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
THRIPLOW
Knitting Club Woolgatherers machine knitters. A friendly group for the exchange of ideas and machine knitting techniques. Meet alternate Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon, in Thriplow Village Hall, Thriplow 01954 719359 Ladybird Playgroup & PreSchool 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 Thriplow & Fowlmere WI 2nd Thurs monthly, 7.30pm, Thriplow VH. Contact Dorothy Woods 01763 208778, dorothy. woods@btinternet
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12 Platoon Army Cadet Force Mon’s & 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. 2nd Mon monthly, Blackett Ord Court, Stamford Road, Royston 10am - 12noon Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720 946034 Baby Massage & Yoga Baby Massage & Yoga in Herts-Pre & Post natal yoga, baby massage and baby yoga. Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www. babymassageherts.co.uk or pennybrown1@ hotmail.com Cherryhomes Trust Local charity supporting severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Sally Crane on 07716 121 333 or info@cherryhomes.org.uk Choir - Singing Aloud Mon’s 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston. We sing a wide mix of songs from popular, traditional, world music etc. Our ethos is to promote and encourage anyone and everyone to sing. www.singingaloud.com or 07916 798 655. Corvus Amateur Drama Society (CADS) Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings as advertised. We welcome all interested parties! Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www.cadsroyston.org.uk Corvus Cornix Basketball Club Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 9pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities. From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@btinternet. com www.corvusbasketball.co.uk/ Cruse Bereavement Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk Electralites Majorettes Thursdays, 5-7pm & Sundays 9am-3.30pm at Coombes Community Centre Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447 Five ‘O’ Table Tennis And Social Club Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and their friends. Nonleague. Secretary Jan Harmer 01763 230704 Frank Letts Blind Fellowship Of Royston 2nd Tues monthly, 11.30am to 3pm at The Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Open to all blind and partially sighted in the Royston area. Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or b.m@ntlworld.com 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 exercise. Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647
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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.comKickboxing & Kung FuKickboxing 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 & English Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities. Royston Study Centre 01763 248562 Ladies Circle We meet on the 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. A social organisation for ladies aged 18 to 45. Activities this year include a pamper evening, tea party, belly dancing class, bowling, carriage driving, christmas tree decoration making as well as fundraising events. Contact Hannah Paradis (Chairman) 01763 220967 or hanja_2@hotmail.com. Library Knitting Group Mon’s, 2pm, Royston Library. Tea served, everyone is welcome, no charge Little Linguists Spanish for children (3yrs to 8yrs) and their grown ups. Coombes Community Centre. Mon 3.45-5.45pm. Suzanne Snowdon, 01234 708226, suzanne@littlelinguists.org.uk www. littlelinguists.org.uk 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/nordicwalking Play Music Play Creative music making sessions for families with babies and children under 5. Sessions happen on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For more information call 01763 246415 or visit www. playmusicplay.co.uk Priory Quilters 1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre. An opportunity to get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 243224 Rotary Club Of Royston Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, and Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary. com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178 Round Table 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. 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 & Dist. Model Engineering Society 2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School & Track Running Days 1st Sun of month from April to October also informal workshop, Mon’s at Meridian School during terms time. New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@globalnet.co.uk
Royston & District Chamber Of Commerce Local organisation representing the interests of all businesses. Its fundamental objective is to promote a local enterprise culture in Royston and the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and South Cambs. Rupert Matthews or cofc@ talktalk.net. Royston & District Community Transport Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Office hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri. Tel/Fax/SMS 01763 245228 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 Royston & District Local History Society 8pm 1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 2nd Thurs in May - Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 ww.roystonlocalhistory.org.uk Royston & District Mencap Society Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Social calendar, occasional open evenings and fortnightly social club at Meridian School (alternate Tuesdays). New members welcome. Peter Andrew 01763 245363 Royston & District Model Railway Club Barley Town House, Fri 8pm. Prospective new members welcome to come and visit us, but call first. Tony Noad, 01763 848424.E-mail aknoad@aol.com Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc Organises twinning visits to our twin towns of La Loupe (France), Grossalmerode (Germany) and Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain) as well as social events such as boules, quiz night, dinners. Contact Paul Rydon paul@rydon.net or 01763 241721) Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust Last Fri in the month, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately. Chairman Richard Priestley 01799 513120 Royston Arts Festival Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www. roystonartsfestival.org Royston Arts Society Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@ roystonartsoc.org.uk. Royston Badminton Club Bassingbourn Sports Centre 8 - 10 Tues. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed Teams in a local league. Simon Bromilow 01763 249133 (h) Sarah Ready 01763 243826 (h) www.roystonbadminton.co.uk Royston Bridge Club Friendly, competitive bridge at 7:30 prompt every Thursday at Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston. EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on http://www.bridgewebs. com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained. Royston Chess Club Mon’s from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12/13). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin.clark54@btinternet.com Royston Choral Society Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church. Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@ lemonyellow.org
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Royston Contract Bridge Club Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at the Conservative Club, (upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Street. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@yahoo. co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday. Beginners welcome. Royston Cricket Club Based in Therfield, two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11, 12, 13 and 14. All new players are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www. roystoncricketclub.co.uk Royston Folk Club Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact: Michael Farrow at 01763 249296 for tickets & bookings Royston Golf Club An 18 hole course & practice facilities. Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome. 01763 243476 www.roystongolfclub.co.uk Royston Heath Archery Club A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath. Beginner’s courses and all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.org Royston Hockey Club Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mon 7-8:30pm, St.Edmund’s College. All adult teams Weds 7-8:30pm, specific team coaching 8:30 - 9:30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks including “back to hockey” sessions. Juniors Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome, contact Colin Smith on 01763 250982 or info@ roystonhc.co.uk www.roystonhockey Royston Ladies’ Luncheon Club A friendly group of like-minded women who meet for a two course lunch at 12.30 - 3pm at The Cambridge Motel, Shepreth, 2nd Mon monthly, includes a guest speaker. Secretary 01763 243388 Royston Lions Club 2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper King Street, and Royston Part of the world’s largest service organisation. We serve the community and have fun too! Contact: Keith on 01763 231492 or e-mail roystonlions@ gmail.com Royston Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Class Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym. We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey). Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@ care4free.net Royston Miscarriage Support For free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or email mcsupport@virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings and annual service of remembrance in May at the Wesley Church, Cambridge. Royston Netball Club Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Stimson, 01763 247634 Royston Photographic Society Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome. Andrew Fox, 01763 222856 Royston Power Kiters Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club. We meet Weds at The Heath and can also be found there on other windy days. Training available. www.therpk.co.uk info@therpk.co.uk 01763 249199 Royston Rackets Badminton Club Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre. Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Graham Benstead on 01763 242558 Royston Ramblers Promoting walking by organising led walks. Monitoring the condition of local rights of way. David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblersherts-northmiddlesex.org.uk
Royston RNA Meetings at Royal British Legion (RBL), 1st Tues monthly. A good Social Programme held at RBL also we have weekends away. Contact S/M Graham Parry, 01763 261325 grahamparry6ay@btinternet.com Royston Rockets BMX Club Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959 Royston Rounders A mixed, friendly and official Rounders England club for adults and children 14+. Training every Sunday 7-8pm, first session free then £3 pay as you play. Outdoors April - Sept, Royston Heath. Indoors Oct - March, Royston Leisure Centre. Contact Vicky Bacon (Secretary) on 07943 862485 or email roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk Royston Royal British Legion Club Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat 4-11.30pm & Sun 12-10.30pm. A Social Club affiliated to RBL, activities for all ages including live entertainment on Sat evenings and trips. Contact: 01763 244560 or email roystonrblclub@xlninternet.co.uk Royston Rugby Club Tues, 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx. 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522 Royston Runners Tuesdays 6.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm Experienced Runners Sundays 9am long run, all abilities. Call Maurice Hill, 01763 241182 or 0771 913 2793 Royston Saturday Morning School Sat 9:15am – 12:00 Meridian School. String, woodwind, Brass, percussion, Jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir and theory classes. Open to children from Yr4 – Yr 13. Sue Pettitt 01438 844518 stevenagemusicenquiries@hertscc. gov.uk Royston Short Mat Bowls Club Mon’s & Weds 2.30 to 4.30pm (Oct - April) Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. Informal friendly group. New members are always very welcome. Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com Royston Short Tennis Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fri’s 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exercise. Royston Spiritual Awareness Thurs, Royston Town Hall, room 11, 8pm. For those who wish to learn more about spiritualism and mediumship under the guidance of an experienced teacher. 3rd Fri monthly, 8pm, a visiting medium. Judy Moule 01223 503345. Royston Swimming Club Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre. Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and competitions. roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk www. roystonswimmingclub.co.uk Royston Table Tennis Club Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston. Play competitive table tennis with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon Barnes, Club Secretary 01763 249713 or secretary@roystonttc.com. www.roystonttc.com Royston Tennis Club Have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Therfield Heath. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes available with social & fun sessions. Public courts can be booked via Heath Sports (01763 2436130). For full club details www.roystontennis.co.uk. Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 261676 Royston Time Bank A community skills exchange allowing you to earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a regular cafe. Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Co-ordinator – 01462 689405 or Timebank@ nhcvs.org.uk Royston Town Band Brass Band weekly rehearsals on Thurs
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7.30-9.30pm. Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and ability welcome. www.roystontownband.org. uk www.facebook.com/roystontownbandRoger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@hotmail. co.uk Royston Town Youth FC FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini-soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side football teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460, 07563 366080 or email carlfilby@btinternet.com. Royston WEA Tues 10am-11-30am Royston Town Hall Carol Bradshaw, 01763 268678 Royston Wildlife Group Monthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tues 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079. Royston Writers Circle 3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm at Town Hall, Royston. Informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395 or roystonwriters@yahoo.co.uk https://sites.google. com/site/roystonwriterscircle/ Royston Youth Choir Thurs 6 - 7 pm at Roysia School. For Year 7 and above with some singing experience. Popular, classical and traditional music in arrangement for upper voices.(Hertfordshire Music Service) Pam Lambert 01763 268667 or e-mail pamlambert02@gmail.com SAS Swimming Swimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non-swimmers to advanced. After school & SAT’s. Progressive & fun lessons with experienced, friendly teachers. Lessons for Life! 01799 501293 mob:07947 730287 www. sas-swimming.co.uk St John Ambulance Adults - Wed 7.45 - 10pm, Cadets (10-17 yrs) - Tues 7-8.30pm, Badgers (6-10 yrs) - Fri 67.15pm 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 Stage Right Studios Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sat’s 9am-3pm.Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Disco, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. London College of Music awards. All ages and abilities. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@ fsmail.net Stephanie Prior School Of Dancing Various days & times. Classes for all ages. Mini Movers (18 mths-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk Swimply The Best Max 6 pupils to a class, various classes available from parent and baby to adult lessons, in a private heated pool with lounge viewing area. 01763 208013 or www.swimplythebest. co.uk Tiger Tots Preschool Gymnastics Morning classes for babies 8weeks to 3yrs. Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs. Contact Litsa on 07775 853123 or www.tigertots. co.uk Time Trackers Last Sat monthly, Royston Museum. For young people ages 8-16 yrs who want to explore the objects, buildings and history of the local area. Guided by expert local archaeologist Sylvia Beamon. Carol Kaszak, 01763 242587 Tiny Talk Baby Signing Baby signing and toddler talking classes at Coombes Community Centre Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 12.15pm. Contact Natalie Hanlon natalieha@tinytalk.co.uk 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www.tinytalk.co.uk Under Five’s Story Time Fri.’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library Volunteering Volunteer Centre, Royston Town Hall, Royston, Herts SG8 7DA. Denise Graham, 01763 243020 info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk www. roystonvolunteer.org.uk
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Local charity Cambridge Past, Present and Future (CambridgePPF) has compiled its August diary of events and while the focus is on summer holiday activities for the children, there are events and activities for all ages! The charity’s experienced field teachers will be based at Wandlebury all month, helping children discover the delights of the great outdoors - be it learning about local flora and fauna or taking part in other skilled activities. For grown ups, CambridgePPF’s harvest festival is a chance to sample the bounty that nature provides. Whatever your interest, the CambridgePPF team has something for you. And, did you know wonderful ice cream and teas are now available at Wandlebury when the weather is good! Head to the Tadlow Granary to purchase something tasty from the team at the Icicle Tricycle.
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CHURCHES
Ashwell United Reformed Church Churches Together in Royston & Dis. Bassingbourn Parish Church Bassingbourn URC Fowlmere United Reformed Church Guilden Morden Parish Church Guilden Morden Congregational Church Open House Project Melbourn Baptist Church Melbourn Parish Church Melbourn United Reformed Church Meldreth Parish Church Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth Royston Catholic Church Royston Methodist Church Royston Parish Church Royston Spiritualist Church St Marys Church, Ashwell Therfield Chapel Therfield Parish Church Trinity Life Church Thriplow Parish Church United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley
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TRANSPORT
National Rail Enquiries Royston & District Community Transport
UTILITIES
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Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145 Electricity -Emergency & loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Household Waste Recycling Centres Royston Bev- All year daily, erley Close, off York Way, Royston SG8 5HF 8am - 4pm Thriplow Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambs SG8 7HZ Open daily 8am - 5pm, Summer Open daily 8am - 4pm, Winter. (1 October-31 March) Three Valleys Water 0845 782 3333
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