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WELCOME Our Christmas issue is my favourite of the whole year - and this year it’s a double whammy as it’s also our 100th issue!

Who would have thought, back in 2005, that The Listing would still be going strong 100 issues later....

It is thanks to all of you, our readers, advertisers, organisations and community (and undoubtedly a supportive family...) that The Listing is what it is today so THANK YOU for your continued support. It is a pleasure to publish and serve our community and we plan to be around for at least a hundred issues more.... keep your eyes peeled for exciting new developments in the coming year.

Our front covers have always been a talking point and we are sure that you’ll enjoy looking back on all of our past covers. Why not take a look at our website for a closer look!

The December issue is jam-packed full of events and activites for the Christmas season. Our pick this month is the ice rink at the Old Bull, as part of the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December.

And of course, our annual favourite “Shop in Royston” feature. Like town centres up and down the country, our own faces challenges as the retail landscape adapts to online shopping and the convenience of one-stopshop stores.

However, if you value singularity and believe in local retail as part of our community, please choose to shop locally for at least some of your Christmas shopping - there are hidden gems to be found!

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE Royston Means Business are proud to announce this year’s Christmas Fayre, which takes place on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December.

The Ice Rink will be open in The Old Bull car park on Saturday 11am – 7pm and Sunday 9am – 5pm. Tickets are £4 each and can be purchased in advance from M-Viron (Phone Shop) in Royston High Street. Pre-booking is advised due to high demand, but you can turn up on the day to purchase tickets for both days.

Santa will be waiting for visitors in his grotto on Saturday in the High Street between 1 and 4pm. Every child will receive a lovely gift from Santa, handpicked from Mia Caro (for babies to children up to 11 years - £3 per child) Market stalls will line the High Street on Saturday afternoon selling gifts and goodies for Christmas and the grand Christmas Lights Switch on will take place at 4.30pm at The Cross.

There will be music and other activities throughout the day to add to the festive fun so come and join in!

Royston Means Business would like to thank it’s sponsors : Royston First, Curwens, Linda Turner Interiors, Putterills, Redrow, Hitchin Property Trust for generously letting us have the use of their property for the grotto. Also Meldreth Plan and Landscapes for the loan of equipment, and Abbot Travel for the marquee.

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People often ask why Royston Cave has such limited opening hours particularly as it is such a unique place.

The answer is quite simple. The Cave is made entirely of chalk and as such it is very sensitive to water. If water gets into the Cave, it can cause the chalk to expand and when it dries out the resulting contraction can cause cracks in the carvings. Of course this doesn’t happen overnight but it is important to keep the atmosphere in the Cave as constant as possible. Large numbers of visitors also contribute to the humidity problem as all of us exhale water with each breath we take.

The other factor that affects conditions in the Cave is artificial light. If the lights in the Cave are on for a long period of time, spores that lie dormant on the surface of the chalk can germinate and grow causing potential damage to the carvings.

So, to help keep these factors in check, we limit the number of visitors and the amount of times the Cave is open and during the winter months the Cave (like most National Trust properties for example) is put to bed until the Easter of the following year.

However, we do appreciate that people want to see the Cave and so every Christmas we open up for a candlelight viewing to let people see the Cave as it was meant to be seen all those centuries ago.

To coincide with the Royston Christmas Fayre we will be open on Saturday 7 December from 10.30 to 1.00pm. Entrance is £2.50 with accompanied children free. Tickets will be on sale at the Cave door on the day.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT - ROYSTON TOWN BAND

Royston Town Band will once again be inviting townsfolk along to their annual Christmas concert at Royston Town Hall on Sunday 22nd December at 7:00pm.

The concert has been a regular feature in the build up to Christmas for over 20 years. It has proven to be enduringly popular with audiences over that time giving them the chance to join in and sing a number of their favourite carols and also enjoy many much loved Christmas classic tunes. A visit from Father Christmas with his sack of goodies has also prove n a delight for younger members of the audience.

The band will again be joined by ‘Singing Aloud’, a local choir, who will be performing a number of songs and helping with the traditional carols There will also be a raffle with Christmas Hampers to be won.

So do come along and support the Royston Town Band, ticket prices are £7 for adults and £3 for children and are available on the door.

The band will also be playing carols in the Town Centre on the weekends leading up to Christmas raising funds for their new band room.

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#ROYSTONCONNECTS 3 SAVING MONEY, SAVING THE PLANET This third and final article in the ‘Royston Connects’ series on how online communication tools can help build local communities, shines a light on two Royston initiatives that keep items in use and out of landfill.

At a time when household budgets are being squeezed and our ‘throwaway society’ is under attack, Royston Freecycle and Royston Classified address both issues by using social media to match people with ‘offers’ and ‘wants’.

The Royston Freecycle Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ roystonrecycle/info) celebrates its 9th birthday this December and is run entirely by volunteers who have overseen 30,000 items changing hands for free. Membership is free and open to all, and the group has just signed up its 5,000th member. At a time when some say people know the price of everything and the value of nothing, it’s heartening to know that so many people are willing to give away their pre-loved possessions without expecting payment in return.

For some there’s economic necessity in selling, rather than donating, items, which is where Royston Classified comes in. This online facility is all about keeping trade local; a convenient way for residents, businesses and organisations to trade old and new items, keeping them in use while helping to make Christmas more affordable. It’s free to register at http://roystonclassified.co.uk/index. php New for 2014 To mark the start of its 10th anniversary year, Royston Freecycle Group is launching the Royston Repair Cafe. In early 2014, this free event will invite people to bring broken items (tools, toys, bikes, small pieces of furniture, clothes and jewellery, and electrical items including IT hardware) for assessment and, where possible, repair. To find out more and to keep up to date as plans develop, go to www.facebook.com/RoystonRepairCafe You can continue the RoystonConnects discussion online by going to www.twitter.com/ #roystonconnects and www.streetlife.com

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ROYSIA WOMEN’S CLUB

During November Colin Evans came to speak about Caremark, a homecare provider he runs in North Herts and Stevenage. It offers personal and professional care and support to people in their own homes and within their local communities.

On another evening Sarah Boylan gave a demonstration of Jamie Oliver’s cookware. She brought along a huge selection developed by this famous chef which we were able to order or buy. Just in time for Christmas presents!

We also enjoyed a coach trip mid month, to visit the London Silver Vaults, an internationallyrenowned centre for English silverware and jewellery. After lunch in Hatton Gardens we walked to the Museum of London to see the major exhibition: ‘The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewells’, the world’s largest and most exquisite cache of Elizabethan and Stuart jewellery discovered in 1912 under a cellar floor in London’s Cheapside – a truly wonderful and historic exhibition.

We ended November with our Christmas social of cheese and wine and the grand draw for the festive Christmas hampers. Funds raised by the sale of raffle tickets go towards our charity for the year, The Pituitary Trust.

During December members can attend the NAWC Christmas Carol Service in London. We celebrate the last meeting of 2013 with our Christmas Dinner at the Heath Sports Club, a much enjoyed evening and look forward to 2014 when we celebrate our 40th anniversary.

New members are always welcome. Why not join one of our meetings held in the Town Hall on Monday evenings which start at 8pm. Speaker meetings end at 10pm and Social Evenings at 9.30pm. For further details about Roysia Women’s Club please contact Wendy Pearce 01763 231381 or Mavis Ingle 01763 222524 or email: roysia10@yahoo.co.uk.

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In November we were entertained by Ray Bomber playing his Clarinet and Accordion. He is a retired Language teacher who started playing his Parents piano when he was 9 and the Clarinet when he was 13. He later taught himself the accordion. He played “ Strangers on the Shore”,which of course we all knew. Then several tunes on the Accordion. We finished with a sing - a- long of old time songs.

The competition for a Candlestick was won by Marian Chamberlain and the first prize in the raffle

by Florence Smith This month we celebrate our 90th. Birthday and are having a Lunch organised by the Committee at the Cambridge Motel. We are awarding a Bursary for a course at the W.I. College( Denman) and Valerie Hurst was the lucky recipient.

This W.I. was started by 2 Ladies, Lady Newman and Mrs. Titchmarsh who met at Royston Railway Station with their young children and wanted to join an organisation where Women could get together on their own. They had 200 Applicants at the start.

The next meeting is on the12 th December in the Heritage Hall when we shall be celebrating the Birthday. If you would like to know more about our Institute please contact our President Helen Barrett on 01763 849122 .

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The speaker at our November meeting was John Neal, who entertained us with a talk entitled “Grandma’s London”. Slides from John’s large collection of postcards gave a social insight into Victorian times as well as the twenties and thirties. It was fascinating to see the fashions and modes of transport through the various decades. The messages on the postcards were short and to the point. A postcard could be despatched in the morning and delivered within a few hours, in time to let a friend know that you would visit them that afternoon. One stamped and dated postcard from Paris showed that it had been posted one day and delivered the next. A scene of a City of London street showed an Express Delivery cart – a carriage drawn by two horses. Views of famous landmarks and London’s skyline reminded us just how much has changed - St Paul’s was once regarded as the tallest building in London. A thoroughly entertaining evening was enjoyed by all.

Royston Townswomen’s Guild meets on the first Friday of each month, next meeting 6 December.

If you would like to know more about our friendly welcoming group do please contact our Chairman, Ellizabeth Hollamby on 01763 246347

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MUSIC SCHOOL CONCERT

Royston Saturday Morning Music School Christmas concert will be held at the Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston on Saturday 7th December. The concert starts at 10:30. Come along and hear a wide range of talented musicians play some seasonal (and not so seasonal!) music. Entrance is free.

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Check our Royston’s online advent calendar at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Fun for adults and children, click on the daily numbers to open and reveal a story, picture or puzzle, including both the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus and other Christmassey items. If you try to open a window a day too early you will find a picture (of a friendly snowman) and a message to come back tomorrow! The online calendar is now in its 12th year.

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CHRISTMAS TREES FROM ROYSTON HEATH Premium Grade needle retaining Nordman Fir Christmas Trees will again be sold from the Royston Heath this year. The small team draw on over 20 years experience of buying and selling Christmas trees to provide the very best quality from sustainably managed plantations at half the price of the Garden Centres.

They will be selling the the ever popular Nordman Fir with its soft needles that are will not fall when taken into a centrally heated house. Trees are 6-7 feet tall, the ideal height for the average home. The price remains the same as the last two years £35, however, this year for the first weekend of 30th November/1st December all trees will be £30.

Royston Heath has proved to be an excellent site to select your tree with ample room to have a good look at the trees and plenty of space to park your vehicle. The Heath Sports Club always has excellent homemade soups and fresh bread if you need to warm up.

Trees will only be available at weekends on the following dates: 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd December.

Once you have selected your tree it will be netted and ready for collection or carried to your car.

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FLOCK TO THE SHOPS A NATIVITY SHEEP TRAIL

Look out for a flock of sheep in the shops in and around Royston’s High Street, from 1st - 15th December. The flock all have individual characters and are preparing to stay for two weeks. The sheep will have a large ticket round their necks and the shop keeper will have chosen a name and written it on the ticket.

To join in simply collect a form from the Carols for the Community event on Sunday 1st December where Flock to the Shops will be launched or collect a form from Royston Library, Ladds, The Stationery Cupboard or Holland & Barrett. Then go to the shops taking part and search for the sheep and LEFT TO RIGHT: STEPH WORRALL, LYNDA MALLOWS, write its name on the form in the space below the MARGARET MACCORMACK & LYNN BURGESS (LIBRARY MANAGER) shop name. When you have found all the flock, simply post your entry in one of the boxes at the above venues. Have Fun!!

On Sunday 22nd December at 3:00pm at the Coombes Community Centre Burns Road Ignite Community Church invite you to come and have a celebration for FLOCK TO THE SHOPS. Winners will receive their prizes and there will be sheep creativity and the sheep will be back in the large Nativity Scene. We will be serving tea and sheep cakes and biscuits.

Margaret MacCormack ICC tel. 01763 852118

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CHRISTMAS! Fresh bread - baked overnight in Letchworth Fresh Fruit & Veg - straight from New Covent Garden Fresh Fish - straight from the North Sea at Great Yarmouth Fresh Flowers, Plants, Christmas Trees and Wreaths Sat 7th December Children’s Fun Fair in the Market Square In conjunction with Royston Means Business

Sat 14th December Rudolph’s Christmas Trail from 10am

Look out for Rudolph’s reindeer friends in town centre windows! Bring completed lists back to Rudolph’s cabin in Fish Hill Square to receive your prize

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Special Christmas Market Lots of extra festive stalls

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Market 7th only, 1pm-5pm: High Street Ice Rink 7th & 8th: £4 each: The Old Bull (7th: 11am-7pm; 8th: 9am-5pm) Purchase your tickets from m-viron (the phone shop), High Street

Santa’s Grotto 7th only, 1pm-4pm: High Street, £3 p/ child every child gets a lovely present from Santa

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Local Markets in December

Come a-carolling at the Red Cow! Join us for carols around the Christmas tree From 6pm Monday 23rd December We wish you a merry Chrishallmas - and a Happy Moo Year!

• Tantalising Christmas menu available throughout December, 2 courses £19 / 3 courses £24.50 • Come and see in the New Year with us - DJ will be playing from 8pm CALL FOR BOOKINGS OR SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMOO-TION

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Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Greenhouse Markets Thursdays - Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 7th December 10am - 2pm Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 7th December 9am - 12noon Linton Village College

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 14th December 9am - 12noon Village Hall Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 14th December from 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall Shepreth Village Hall Market Sat 14th December 10am - 12.30pm Village Hall Croydon Village Market Sun 15th December 10.30am - 1pm Village Hall Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 21st December 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School

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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.

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The Three Tuns in Ashwell has undergone a complete refurbishment and is now being run by experienced pub operator Tim Lightfoot.

“We are Providing a satisfying mix of real ales, fine wines and fantastic pub food using local and artisan suppliers. Jon Oates our head chef puts his twist on hearty pub classics as well as the very best in modern British cuisine. We have created a relaxed informal way to enjoy great British produce in a warm & friendly local village pub. Wellies, kids & Dogs are welcome too!”

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CHRISTMAS WRAPPED UP AT BURY LANE

A10 Melbourn By-Pass, Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk Open: Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm, late nights Thursday till 8pm Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm Christmas Eve 8am - 4pm Look out for our in-store Tastings and Santa Teas throughout December

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THE HISTORY OF ROYSTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB 1875 -2012

On Thursday 5th December at 8pm in the Old Bull Hotel, Royston Town’s current President, Alan Barlow will be launching a brand new book charting the history of the club over a period of 138 years. When the Listing caught up with Alan earlier in the week he told us ‘ I first set out in the summer of 2008 to start writing the book and naively believed I’d have it finished inside 18 months. How wrong I was and it has taken me over five and half years to finish it and bring to publication.

‘The book is my legacy to the club and reflects my passion for non league football in general and Royston Town in particular. I first got involved in the club as a player in 1975 and my involvement has continued unbroken in one form or another for 38 years.’

The book has been produced as quality hardback containing over 360 pages ALAN BARLOW and 300 images and it is quite clear that a tremendous amount of research has gone into producing it. This is a fascinating insight into one of Royston’s oldest sporting organisation and reveals for the first time many previously unreported facts about the Club and the people who have been involved in it over the decades. Even for those who are not avid football fans the book provides many interesting perspectives on the social history of the town and many well known Royston personalities and families.

‘I doubt it will ever become a best seller but a lot of people have expressed interest in buying a copy and prelaunch orders have been very healthy’ commented Alan.

Copies of the book can be purchased at a discounted price of £24.99 on the Launch night but if you want a quick preview then visit Alan’s website www.alanvbarlow.com which also has an on-line buying facility.

MELDRETH CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL The tenth annual Meldreth Church Christmas Tree Festival will be held over the weekend of Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December at Holy Trinity Church from 11am – 5pm.

This year we expect to have about 35 trees, all beautifully decorated by local organisations, often with a theme relevant to their activity. All organisations in the village are invited to provide and decorate a tree and it is amazing to see how many organisations there are in such a small village. In addition, the church will be decorated with many candles and a large nativity scene - made by a local lady.

Noah the donkey will again be making his regular appearance for most of both days and he will have the company of a Shetland pony. They will both be waiting to greet you just outside the church door.

Homemade refreshments are available throughout both days: why not come and enjoy a choice of homemade soups or filled rolls at lunchtime and there will be plenty of homemade cakes available all day to enjoy with your tea or coffee.

There will also be an excellent craft stall offering well made and highly original Christmas decorations and presents plus a produce stall selling homemade chutneys, jams, jellies, marmalade and cakes. By special request, “walnut babies” will again be available.

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Family Friendly Event

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

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, Thurs 28th Nov, 1 – 3.20pm & 4.30 – 7pm

Christmas Craft Fayre

Fri 29th Nov, 3.30pm The Friend of Roysia School Roysia School Hall, Royston

Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 30th Nov & Sun 1st Dec, 11am – 5pm The tenth annual Meldreth Church Christmas Tree Festival Holy Trinity Church

Baby Yoga Classes

Tues 3rd Dec, 10am Royston Complementary Health Centre Bookings: 01763 247440

Christingle Service

Tues 3rd Dec, 7pm Melbourn URC, Orchard Road

Christmas Shopping Evening

St Mary’s School Christmas Fayre Sat 30th Nov, 2 - 4pm St Mary’s School, Royston

Wed 4th Dec, 7 – 10.30pm Huge range of gifts at great prices, Glass of wine& special offers So Gifted Ltd, Unit 4A Highfields Business Park, Old North Road, Kneesworth, SG8 5JT

Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

Carol Concert

Sat 30th Nov & Sun 1st Dec Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie The Old Studio, Old School Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge

Meridian School Christmas Fair Sun 1st Dec, 10am – 3pm Christmas gifts for all the family!

Carols for the Community

Sun 1st Dec, 3pm A wonderful family event with school choirs, playgroup, youth group sketches, rap, Electralites dance to up beat Christmas songs Royston Community Association led by Margaret MacCormack Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 1st Dec, 10am - 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 01763 289748, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Leisure Centre Christmas Fayre

Fri 1st Dec, 1 – 4pm Hosting 20 local companies, who will be selling their goods and services During the day there will also be free swimming, children’s soft play and special exercise classes available, Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road

Cancer Research Charity Event Mon 2nd Dec, 8pm Music and 3 Course Set Meal Cira Turkish Restaurant, Fish Hill, Royston Bookings: 07583 711865

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When completed post into competition boxes Prize giving Sun 22nd Dec, 3pm Ignite Community Church, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston

Mon 2nd Dec – Sun Dec 15th Entry forms from the Royston Library Find the names of the sheep hidden in shops around Royston town centre

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Thurs 5th Dec, 7.30 - 9pm Join in the Christmas celebrations at Audley End House with carols sung in the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4JF Tickets: 0870 333 1183

Ghost Stories at the Leper Chapel

Thurs 5th to Sun 8th Dec, 7.30pm Robert Lloyd Parry returns for a four-night run of his one-man Ghost Stories show. The Leper Chapel, Newmarket Road, Cambridge Contact: roblloydparry@hotmail. com

Book Launch

The Choir will sing carols and refreshments will be available St.Mary’s Church, Ashwell

Christmas Market

Sat 7th Dec, 10am - 1pm Festive stalls, turkey rolls, and mulled wine St Mary’s Church, Guilden Morden

Christmas Bazaar

Sat 7th Dec, 10am - 4pm Many different craft stalls with homemade produce Refreshments available, Barber shop quartet will be performing Whaddon Village Hall

Saturday Morning Music School Christmas Concert

Sat 7th Dec, 10.30am Come along and hear a wide range of talented musicians play some seasonal music Meridian School, Garden Walk, Royston

Royston Cave by Candlelight Sat 7th Dec, 10.30am – 1pm Tickets from the guide at the Cave door Royston Cave, Melbourn Street, Royston

Mill Road Winter Fair

Sat 7th Dec, 10:30am - 4:30pm Pop along to meet the CambridgePPF team that looks after green spaces and historic properties locally, and find out how you could get involved with the charity. Mill Road, Cambridge – which is closed to traffic on the day.

Thurs 5th Dec, 8pm The History of Royston Town Football Club 1875 -2012 Town’s current President, Alan Barlow will be launching a brand new book charting the history of the club over a period of 138 years Old Bull Hotel, Royston

Tastes of Christmas

Craft Market

Sat 7th Dec, 11am – 4pm Come and enjoy a wide range of stalls including jewellery & accessories, needlecraft, home ware, homemade jams and confectionary, food and drinks available Manor Farm, 14 Alms Hill, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2SH Contact: 01954 713971, joproud@ manorfarmbourn.co.uk

Sat 7th Dec, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café Linton Village College, Linton

JMA Coffee Morning and Bazaar Sat 7th Dec, 9.30am - 12noon Coffee & Mince Pies; games, books, stocking presents Royston Methodist Church Hall, Queen’s Road

1940s Christmas

Sat 7 Dec, 10am-4.30pm Come and celebrate a wartime Christmas at Royston Museum.

A day for all the family to enjoy Christmas crafts, try some wartime rations and make a Christmas card on our printing press.

Ashwell Christmas Fair

Sat 7th Dec, 9.30am – 1pm Stalls selling Arts and Crafts, Cakes and Cards, Presents and Prizes

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Sat 7th Dec, 11am - 3pm Enjoy a range of home cooked Christmas treats Contact: 01763 262346 Melbourn URC, Orchard Road

Christmas Craft and Produce Fair

Royston Christmas Fayre

Sat 7th Dec, 1 - 5pm Festive food and drink and gift market in the High Street. Santa’s Grotto until 4pm. Christmas Light Switch On at 4.30pm.

Ice Skating

Sat 7th Dec, 11am - 7pm Sun 8th Dec, 9am - 5pm Winter fun at The Old Bull, Royston!

Tickets from m-viron (the phone shop) High Street, Royston

Christmas Fayre

Sat 7th Dec, 2 - 4pm Litlington Village Hall

Childrens Fun Fair

Sat 7th Dec In conjunction with Royston Means Business The Market Place

Christingle Service

Sat 7th Dec, 4pm In aid of Children’s Society and National Childrens Homes Royston Parish Church

Elvis, if Every Day Was Like Christmas Sat 7th Dec, 8pm Hear Elvis live, prize draw and disco Therfield First School Tickets: 07956 579977

The Old Bull Soul Night

Sat 7th Dec, 8pm Over 25’s only, resident DJ Paul Sams The Old Bull, Royston Tickets: 07756 256773

Christmas Jam Session & Open Mic Night

Sat 7th Dec, from 8.30pm Everyone is welcome to sing, play or just to be entertained! A wide variety of music, often featuring rock, reggae, soul and blues, covers and original material, means that there is something for everyone! PA, and a variety of instruments provided.

The Hardwick Arms, Arrington 01223 208802

Toy Service

Winter and Wassail: Writing in the Snow Tues 10th Dec, 7.30pm Traditional and contemporary Acoustic Music Tavern Gallery, Meldreth, South Cambridgeshire

Ladies’ Christmas Carol Service Tues 10th Dec, 7.30pm Carols, readings and refreshments Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Christmas Jazz Night

Tues 10th Dec, from 8.00pm A fabulous evening of wonderful Jazz music from Alan and the Cam River Band. Reservations recommended for diners. The Hardwick Arms, Arrington 01223 208802

Let Us Entertain You

Thurs 12th Dec, 8pm With the Meridian Musicians Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Paint Your Own Pottery

Fri 13th & Wed 18th Dec, 7 - 10pm Ladies nights, paint your own Christmas themed pottery Glazed Creations, 3 Baldock Street, Royston, SG8 5AY Bookings: 01763 249800

Rudolph’s Christmas Trail

Sat 14th Dec, 10am Look out for Rudolph’s reindeer friends in town centre windows Completed lists are brought to Rudolph’s Cabin in Fish Hill Square to receive a prize Throughout Royston Town Centre

Sun 8th Dec, 10am Toys and gifts for the Cambridge Women’s Refuge will be welcomed Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Concert of Christmas Music

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sat 14th Dec, 7.30pm

By Supporters Of All Saints Church Melbourn All Saints Church, Melbourn Tickets: 01763 260686

Sun 8th Dec, 10am - 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Cottered Village Hall, SG9 9QW Contact: 01763 289748, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Ink4 at the Curwen

Sun 8th Dec, 1 – 4pm A group of emerging artists who have recently completed the Advanced Certificate in Fine Art The Curwen Print Study Centre, Chilford Hall, Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridge

Come Dancing at Spirella

Sun 8th Dec, 7.30 – 10.30pm Come to our Christmas Dance, with ballroom, Latin and popular sequence dances at the Sunday Dance Club Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth, SG6 4ET Contact: 01234 300179

Ladies Night at Something to Treasure Mon 9th Dec, 7.30pm Explore your creative side with our pottery painting ladies night Unit 2b Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU Details: www.something-totreasure.com

Sat 14th Dec, 7.30pm With Royston Choral Society Royston Parish Church

The Orlando Singers Carols

Woodlands and Folly Walk Sat 14 Dec, 1.30 - 4pm Free guided 3 mile walk Wimpole Estate

Christmas Activity Afternoon

Sun 15th Dec, 3pm start Craft activities, make decorations, games & puzzles Children & families welcome, no charge Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Royston Parish Church Choir Sun 15th Dec, 5pm A service of 9 lessons and carols by candlelight Royston Parish Church

Christmas Service

Mon 16th Dec, 10.30am With Tannery Drift First School Royston Parish Church

Time Bank Cafe

Wed 18th Dec, 1.30pm The Time Bank Café is a great way to get to know people in the community and share your knowledge and abilities

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Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Contact: 01462 689405, timebank@ nhcvs.org.uk

School Carol Concerts

Thurs 19th Dec Royston Parich Curch 10am: Icknield Walk First School Christmas Service 7pm: Meridian School Carol Service and Readings by Candlelight

Live Music

Fri 20th Dec The Red Cow, Chrishall, Royston

Special Christmas Market Sat 21st Dec Royston Town Centre

Christmas crafts at Wandlebury

Sat 21st Dec, 2 - 3:30pmAre your Christmas decorations in need of a refresh? Join CambridgePPF’s education team who’ll guide you through the creation of attractive rustic decorations using natural materials gathered in and around Wandlebury Country Park. Afterwards, join a special, short, ranger-led walk around thepark to stretch your legs.

Booking essential. Contact: bookings@ cambridgeppf.org / 01223 243830 x 201.

Festival of Light

Sun 22nd Dec, 3pm URC Chapel, South End, Bassingbourn

Candle-lit Carol Service

Sun 22nd Dec, 6.30pm A traditional service of Christmas carols and Bible readings Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Annual Christmas Concert Sun 22nd Dec, 7pm With Royston Town Band Royston Town Hall

Children’s Mass

Tues 24th December, 5pm Contact: 01763 243117 Royston Catholic Church

Christmas Mass with Carols Tues 24th December, 8.30pm Contact: 01763 243117 Royston Catholic Church

Christmas Eve Midnight Holy Communion

Tues 24th Dec, 11.30pm Everyone welcome Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Christmas Eve Watchnight Service

Tues 24th Dec, 11.30pm - 12.15pm Melbourn URC, Orchard Road

Royston Parish Church

Tues 24th Dec, Christmas Eve 4pm: Children Christmas service 11.30pm: Midnight mass of the Nativity with blessing of the crib

Royston Parish Church

Wed 25th Dec, Christmas Day 8am: Eucharist, said with sermon 10am: Christmas family Eucharist

Christmas Day Service

Weds 25th Dec, 8.30am Melbourn URC, Orchard Road

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Christmas Day Service

Wed 25nd Dec, 9.30amURC Chapel, South End, Bassingbourn

Christmas Mass

Tues 25th December, 9am & 10.30am Contact: 01763 243117 Royston Catholic Church

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3rd Dec, Lecture: Images of Iceland, Colin Westgate 10th Dec, Melbourn Trophy Second What if your local school Round decides to have its annual fete 17th Dec, Club evening 24th Dec, Xmas recess on a particular date, only to Foxton Village Hall

Latinercise Classes

Tues 31st Dec, from 6pm Featuring all your favourites from or regular Jam Session. Will you be a masked marvel, a caped crusader, or a Phantom of the Opera? Bottle of bubbly for the best costume!

Reservations recommended for diners. The Hardwick Arms, Arrington 01223 208802

A fitness class where Aerobics and Freestyle meet Strictly Come Dancing Mondays: Strictly Latinercise for 2, starts 6th Jan 2014, 6 – 7pm, Royston Leisure Centre Latinercise, starts 25th Nov, 8 – 9pm, Stage Right Dance Studios, Royston Fridays: Strictly Latinercise for 2, starts 29th Nov, 1 – 9pm, Knights Templar Sports Centre, Baldock Contact: 07400 243634

Ashwell Stage School

French Photographers Exhibition

Car Boot Sale Every Saturday

Colourful Layers

Family Christmas Service Wed 25th Dec, 10am Everyone welcome Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party

Thurs 2nd – Fri 3rd Jan 2014, 9am – 3pm Two day Christmas workshop Contact/bookings: 07903 058568, missaeh@hotmail.co.uk From Sat 4th Jan 2014, 8am – 12noon Contact: 01763 245484 The Market Place

Throughout the month

Christmas Open Studio

Sat 30th Nov , Sun 1st, Sat 7th & Sun 8th Dec, 10am to 4pm

By Anna Pye Original hand pulled prints, hand printed textiles, handmade books, notebooks, cards The Walnut House, 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden , SG8 0NN Contact: 01763852110, www. annapye.com

Cinderella

Sat 30 Nov – Sun 26 January Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig. co.uk, 01438 363200

Until Jan 2014 Exhibition by Maggie Allen Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston Until 22nd Dec Exhibition by Lupe Cunha, Susan Sanders and Ruth Ward Boxfield Gallery, Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Strictly Sex Factor on Ice Happy Birthday Me! Thurs 5th, Fri 6th & Sat 7th Dec, 8pm start Two comedies by the Orwell Players Tickets: Orwell Post Office, www. theorwellplayers.co.uk Orwell Village Hall

On-line Advent Calendar

Starts Sun 1st Dec A window to click and open every day leading up to Christmas,with the Advent story of Jesus’ birth; pictures, puzzles and fun www.royston-methodist.org.uk

Christmas Pantomime

Melbourn Amature Drama Group presents Aladdin Fri 29th Nov, 7.30pm Sat 30th Nov, 2 pm & 7.30pm Sun 1st Dec, 2pm

A Textile Exhibition by MESCH Sat 16th Nov - Sat 18th JanAn exhibition by a group of 5 local textile and mixed media artists and includes various works including some inspired by Royston Cave Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston

New Iyengar Classes

Fri mornings, 10am & Wed evenings, 7.45pm Royston Complementary Health Centre Details: 01763 247440

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discover too late that there is a rival event scheduled for the same date? How annoying, but unavoidable because there is currently no easy way for Roystonians to have a calendar view a year or more in advance.

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

Try it for yourselves at www. roystondiary.info.

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

These are early days but Tony is keen to drive this idea forward if there is enough interest. Initially the Royston Diary will be co-ordinated and run under the auspices of Royston Rotary Club with a view to handing it on elsewhere once it is running smoothly.

If you think that your club, society, church or any other organisation would benefit from this free community diary please email your interest (via The Listing) to info@ townhousepublishing.co.uk.

MUSIC AT THE ROYSTON METHODIST CHURCH

On Thursday December 12th at 7.45p. m. the Methodist Church in Queen’s Road Royston will be delighted to welcome the Meridian Musicians fresh from their recent success with ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.

Supported by singers they will present a concert of light listening and seasonal music.

The programme will include the Meridian Christmas repertoire with instrumental solos, sacred and secular music and excerpts from ‘Phantom’.

Light, seasonal, non alcoholic refreshments will be available. This is a free family event when everyone is welcome but due to the limited space it is requested that you do book. This will also enable us to organise adequate catering. A collection will be taken on behalf of Action for Children.

To book and for any further information please contact Brian on 07895 095455

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Friday 6th December, 7.30 pm - Le Weekend (15) Saturday 7th December, 7.30 pm - Sunshine on Leith (PG) Friday 13th December, 7.30 pm - Romeo & Juliet (PG) Saturday 14th December, 7.30 pm - Captain Philips (12A) Fri 20th & Sat 21st December, 7.30 pm - Philomena (12A) Saturday 21st December, 3pm - Turbo (U) Friday 27th December, 7.30pm - Thor: The Dark World (12A)

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Friends of Meldreth Manor and Orchard Manor are a small friendly group who would like to encourage volunteers to join their committee and help them with their fundraising and support. They meet every 6-8 weeks on a weekday evening at one of these schools.

Citizens Advice Bureau are looking for volunteers to be trained as Receptionist/ Advisors or help with admin in their busy Royston Office.

British Wireless for the Blind Fund are looking for a Volunteer Demonstrator/Installer to help with setting up and demonstrating their specially adapted audio equipment in the homes of our recipients. You will play a vital role in helping people living with sight loss ease their sense of isolation.

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

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Mum and local dance instructor Kelly Smith is proud to launch Latinercise dance classes in Royston, to motivate and inspire people to get fit whilst having fun and learning fabulous dance moves!

Kelly has been dancing from the age of three, mostly specialising in Ballroom and Latin, so Latinercise is a brilliant combination - a fitness class where Aerobics and Freestyle meet Strictly Come Dancing Strictly Latinercise for two combines Ballroom & Latin with a partner for beginners Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive. If you don’t have a partner don’t worry! Classes are for 16+ - Currently attendees are anything from 20 - 70!

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open position. Ideally it should be planted in groups to get maximum impact Another pretty cornus is Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ just visible in the Euonymus fortune ‘Emerald and Gold’ is a good foliage plant for winter with leaves. It is a low growing evergreen shrub that contrasts well with coloured walls and fences too.

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Winter is a great time to see the structure of your garden. The leaves have fallen and evergreen shrubs provide much of the interest, combined with stems and winter flowers. Here are just a few of my favourites.

Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ would be in my top ten of winter specimens. It is an upright, deciduous shrub that is grown for its lovely clusters of small, fragrant, white and pink flowers. Plant it in an open position where you can enjoy the scent, in well drained, fertile soil.

Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ (Dogwood) is grown for its beautiful coloured stems. It Cornus alba likes a well drained, fertile soil in an open position. Ideally it should be planted in ‘Sibirica’ groups to get maximum impact as shown in the photograph. Another pretty cornus is Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ just visible in the background of the photo.

Euonymus fortune ‘Emerald and Gold’ is a good foliage plant for winter with green and gold variegation in the leaves. It is a low growing evergreen shrub that contrasts well with coloured stems. I have also seen it trained up walls and fences too.

Buxus sempervirens (Box) is a classic garden evergreen and the main plant used for topiary. It is very versatile, evergreen shrub that is happy in well drained, fertile soil, in sun or shade. I love to use it as low hedging to delineate space in my garden designs and as mound forms to contrast with more upright plants such as Cornus.

Saracococca hookeriana var. digyna is a lovely small, fragrant, evergreen shrub. It is charmingly also known as the Christmas box due to it looking like box and being in flower at Christmas time.

It likes moist, fertile soil in sun or shade. I like to use it on the edge of paths where its scent can be enjoyed as you walk past.

Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ is an upright, fragrant, evergreen shrub. It is a medium sized shrub with architectural foliage and gnarly stems. It is grown for its beautiful, large racemes of fragrant lemon-yellow flowers. It likes well drained, fertile soil, in sun or shade. It is best used in a mixed shrub border.

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

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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 or by appointment. Entry charges: Adults £2.00, children under 16 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 PARENT AND TODDLER

Weds 9.30am to 11.30am. Barkway VH. Children 0-4yrs, singing, stories, activities, tea/coffee/juice and snack provided. Contact Kim 07964151288

BARKWAY PRE SCHOOL

Everyday 9-1pm for children aged 2-4 years at Barkway First School. 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

BARLEY

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

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

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 ‘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.

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

BUNTINGFORD RAILWAY AND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

CROYDON

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

BASSINGBOURN JUDO CLUB

KREEPIE KRAWLIES SOFT PLAY

BASSINGBOURN SNOW SPORTS CENTRE

GREAT CHISHILL

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 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 United Reform Church, South End. 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

Soft play up to 4yrs, music, bubbles & refreshments.

Mon’s 10am - 12noon, Fowlmere VH, Tues & Fri’s 9.40am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07447 582457 or Amanda 01763 209174.

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

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GUILDEN MORDEN PRE-SCHOOL

HERON BOOK GROUP

MORDEN & DIST. WRITERS CIRCLE

Fri’s 10.30am-12.30pm Tea/coffee, biscuits, raffle - great prizes. Limes Community Centre, Bassingbourn 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

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 1st Thurs monthly, Congregational School Room, Pound Green, Guilden Morden. New members welcome. President Sarah Harrison. Mr F Abram, 01763 852 918

KELSHALL

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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 lhmelbourn@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.

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 & 11.1512.45pm 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

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

MELDRETH CROQUET 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

MELDRETH GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB

Directing, Producing, Acting, Stage Managing, Sound and Lights, Making Scenery, Musical Direction & having fun! Contact Ivan Cherasse 01763 852720 or www.mordenplayers.org.uk

Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert.sd@btinternet.com Tues & Sun (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players. Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@tiscali.co.uk.

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. Contact Sarah Helme 01763 448679.

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.

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

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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 & PRE-SCHOOL Mon to Fri. Thriplow Primary School. We accept Nursery Education Funding. All children 2.5-4.5 yrs.

Sharon McGinty 01763 208055. ladybirdplaygroup@ gmail.com

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

WHADDON NIKKI’S FITNESS

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

WIMPOLE

MOTHER GOOSE PRE SCHOOL

Friendly, caring and fun. Mon-Fri term time, children 2-school age. Funded nursery education for children 3+. Wimpole Village Hall Contact Jacqui 01223 208527 / 07746278521. www.mothergoosepreschool. co.uk

SANDON CYGNETS PRE-SCHOOL

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SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB

Mon’s & Weds, 7.30pm, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston. Military Youth: first aid, adventure training, community work, shooting, sports, map & compass.

Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758

Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities.

Contact: 01763 287 238 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

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AEROBIC FITNESS THE ‘WRIGHT’ WAY Mon - Thurs, various times and locations. Fitness Classes for male and females - all age groups - speciality groups - 50+ and seniors catered for with special care. Qualified teacher, RSA/LCYMCA/50+/ KFA Paula Wright, 01763 243884

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ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

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

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, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Sing, have fun, meet new friends. We are a choir for everyone.Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear. Come for a half-price taster session.

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

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

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT

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

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. Non-league. 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, 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

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. Sarah 07703 422394 sarah.howard.jazzercise@gmail.com

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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

ORGANISATIONS

KUMON MATHS & ENGLISH

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

KARATE CLASES

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

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

PLAY MUSIC PLAY

Creative music making sessions for families with babies and children under 5. Sessions happen on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For more information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.uk

PRIORY QUILTERS

1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre. An opportunity to get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 230187

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

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(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 MOTOR CYCLE CLUB

1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth @Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact rdmcc01@ gmail.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.royston-badminton.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 BUSINESS NETWORK – RBN

We compare ideas and experiences and work together to strengthen Royston’s business community. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, please call Adam Fernandes of UHY WKH Partnership on 01763 247 321 Meetings take place every Thursday at The Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road Royston at 07:15 for 07.30 and we aim to be finished by 09.00. You’re very welcome to join us as a visitor, but as you will need to be booked in, please speak to Adam or one of the other members first. www.roystonbn.co.uk

ROYSTON CHESS CLUB

Mon’s from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12/13).

Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin. clark54@btinternet.com

ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY

Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church.

Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org

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

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:Chris Walls tel: 07778 157290 for tickets & bookings

ROYSTON GOLF CLUB

An 18 hole course & practice facilities. Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome. 01763 243476 www.roystongolfclub.co.uk

ROYSTON 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 JOB CLUB

Last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm in the Royston Library

ROYSTON LADIES’ LUNCHEON CLUB

XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am Sunday Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522

details contact Linda Bance 01763 246415 or visit http://www.playmusicplay.co.uk/

Tuesdays 6.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm Experienced Runners Sundays 9am long run, all abilities. Call Maurice Hill, 01763 241182 or 0771 913 2793

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

ROYSTON RUNNERS

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

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 SHORT TENNIS

2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston Part of the world’s largest service organisation. We serve the community and have fun too! Contact: Keith on 01763 231492 or e-mail

ROYSTON SPEAK OUT CLUB

ROYSTON LIONS CLUB

ROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASS

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.

Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Weds. 1015 – 1215 The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston.

Support with communication, activities and outings.

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

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 SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

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.

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 MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT

ROYSTON NETBALL CLUB

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

ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome.

Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

ROYSTON POWER KITERS

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club. We meet on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath.

Training available. www.therpk.co.uk skydude@ btopenworld.co.uk 01763 249199

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

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

SAS SWIMMING

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

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

TODDLER GROUP AT ROYSTON EVANGELICAL CHURCH

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

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

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

Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

ROYSTON RAMBLERS

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way.

David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblers-hertsnorthmiddlesex.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

A community skills exchange allowing you to earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a regular cafe.

Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Co-ordinator – 01462 689405 or Timebank@nhcvs.org.uk

ROYSTON TOWN BAND

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

ROYSTON TOWN 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

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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 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE 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

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/

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

Tuesdays, 4pm @ Royston Methodist Church Hall Queens Road. Singing, dancing, acting and playing music for the 4 to 8 year olds. For more

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Local photographer, Clive Porter is currently displaying an exciting range of his work at Hogg’s Coffee House, located in the Corn Exchange, Market Hill, Royston.

Clive, who is a member of both the Royston, and Melbourn Photographic Clubs, has been involved in photography since he was 14, when he was presented with a Kodak Box camera. He submitted his first photograph to a local newspaper in his home town of Colchester, just four years later. He still does work for the local press.

Together, with his partner, Janet, he successfully operated a GEESE AT FOWLMERE photography and publishing business in Cambridge, becoming the largest

BY CLIVE PORTER independent producer of postcards, and souvenirs in East Anglia for a number of years,producing items for Sandringham House, Kings College Chapel, and numerous other well known tourist locations before opening a small chain of retail outlets. The couple also produced their own range of greeting cards.

Whilst HRH the Duke of Edinburgh was at Papworth Hospital over the Christmas of 2011, Clive presented him with one of his most famous pieces of work, being the image of the Indian Eagle Owl. The selection of photographs on display are evocative of Clive’s love for the English Countryside, flora and fauna, and his passion for steam engines, all of which are for sale, either as beautiful framed photographic images, or in just a quality mount, making them ideal beautiful Christmas Gifts.

As Clive is famed for his photographic work, so the well established Hoggs Coffee House is well patronised for its quality range of distinctive teas, coffees, home produced cakes, and hot food.

The Exhibition is open 9am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

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CHURCHES

Melbourn UR Church Hall Reed Village Hall Royal British Legion Royston Conservative Club Royston Golf Club Royston Methodist Hall lettings@royston-methodist.org.uk 01462 894756 Royston Town FC 07923 883438 01763 244836 St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston 01763 245571 Shepreth Village Hall 01440 761241 Steeple Morden Village Hall 01763 853217 The Old Bull Inn, Royston 01763 852883 Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms 01763 246799 Thriplow Village Hall 01763 261650 Whaddon Village Hall 01763 242003 01763 244788 01763 247551 01763 287246

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“Before I came to The Cambridge I was under the impression that I needed a much bigger deposit than 5%.”

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