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WeLCOMe To the March issue of The Listing Out and about this month, we recommend enjoying a spring walk and Sunday lunch out at one of our many great local pubs.

Our Sunday roast feature on page 16 gives you some great ideas of where to try, with carveries, roasts of the day, meats from local butchers and even a picnic option! We hope this will give you inspiration to eat local, share Sundays with friends, and all in good time for Mother’s Day at the end of March.

The Melbourn Hub opened its doors in February offering a public facility for the village. There is a bright and lively café, meeting rooms, library, the parish Council Office, public access computers and free wi-fi. We wish this valuable resource every success and are sure it will be an asset to the community.

Finally, read about two excellent organisations that find homes for unwanted pets. We have highlighted The Listing is two gorgeous dogs who are looking for a new online at www. thelisting.info from home - perhaps you can help?

1st every month.

With best wishes,

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Booking deadline April, 15th March

The listing Team: stay in touch PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Cath Boughton

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

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

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A key asset to the Hub’s success is the talented group of volunteers. They provide help in the library, café and reception. A great example of the village pulling together to help a community resource to thrive.

The Hub is already making an enormous contribution to the commercial and social life in Melbourn and with local support can only go from strength to strength.

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FILMS IN MARCH Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7DA Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace. org.uk or at Royston Library Friday 7th 7.30pm 116 Minutes

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Frozen (U) Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Saturday 8th 7.30pm 102 Minutes

The Patience Stone (15) Drama/War

Friday 14th and Saturday 15th 7.30pm 134 Minutes

12 Years A Slave (15) Biography/Drama/History

Friday 21st 7.30pm 104 Minutes

Inside Llewyn Davis (12A) Drama/Music

Saturday 22nd 7.30pm 180 Minutes

The Wolf of Wall Street (18) Biography/Comedy/Crime

Friday 28th 7.30pm 121 Minutes

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Saurday 29th 7.30pm 105 Minutes

Jack Ryan:Shadow Recruit (12A) Action/Mystery/Thriller

Starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth as Eric Lomax and the brilliant Jeremy Irvine as the younger Lomax. As one of thousands of Allied prisoners of war forced to work on the construction of the Thai/Burma railway during WW2, Lomax is left traumatised and shut off from the world. Years later, he meets a beautiful woman on a train and falls in love. She determines determined to rid Eric of his demons.

Another chance to see this Award winning animation. Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, under Everestlike conditions. Our heroes team with an hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter in this latest Disney masterpiece.

An extremely powerful movie to commemorate International Woman’s Day. The Patience Stone is based on an old Persian fable about a stone to which one can confide all one’s problems and worries. In this instance the ‘stone’ is actually an Afghan man, reduced to a vegetative state by the war. His wife uses his inability to comprehend and talk back to tell him things that she would not dare to say otherwise.

From acclaimed Director Steve McQueen, this multi award winning masterpiece is based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.

Llewyn Davis is an intimate, well-executed, and honest slice of life. It features a humanistic, heartfelt performance by Oscar Isaac as folk singer Llewyn Davis, arresting cinematography, and a sharp, tight-fisted script by the Coen brothers, who also directed. The setting is Greenwich Village in the early sixties, Llewyn has no home, drifting from gig to gig and crashing on couch after couch as a matter of design. Also starring are Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake. Perhaps the best Coen work since Fargo?

Directed by Martin Scorcese and starring crowd favourite Leonardo DiCaprio with Jonah Hill in perhaps his best role to date, The Wolf of Wall Street is offbeat and based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, following his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. A clever, clever film and a ‘must see’.

A stunning look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. From the powerful play written

by Tracy Letts - which won the Pulitzer Prize. The acting throughout is quite magnificent - in particular Merryl Streep and Julia Roberts are at their very best.

Something a little different for the kids. A bored Man in the Moon hitches a ride to Earth on the tails of a passing comet and starts to explore the fantastical creatures and sights of a new planet. But all is not well - the Moon Man’s absence from his post means that all the world’s children are unable to sleep. They must join forces to return him to his rightful place in the sky before he is captured.

Based on Tom Clancey’s best-selling books, Chris Pine is the latest to take the lead as Jack Ryan. It’s an old fashioned action thriller with a good cast and lots of great moments. Directed and starring Sir Kenneth Branagh it also features Keira Knightley and Kevin Costner giving a performance that makes you recall why he has always been a fascinating actor.

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Bluebird Care received an unannounced inspection from the Care Quality Commission recently reporting on all aspects of the service.An extract of the report says: “We spoke with six people who received a service from the agency, and with two relatives. They all spoke highly of the service they or their family member received. People we spoke with told us that staff understood their care and support needs and were polite and helpful. One person we spoke with told us the service was: ‘Brilliant and carers understand what I want’.

Providing care in the community throughout the whole of North Hertfordshire, Bluebird Care’s personal, tailor-made approach has proved to be a big hit with customers. The franchise is owned and operated by Dr Sarbjit Singh, who is passionate about providing high quality care for local people.

With the local office based in Letchworth Garden City, care is provided in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire, and from Knebworth to Royston including Hitchin, and Baldock and all the surrounding villages.

Bluebird Care provides professional care staff who visit older and disabled people in their own homes. Care visits can last for as half an hour or an hour at a time up to full time live in care.

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At our February meeting, Carolyn Moelwyn-Hughes talked about her life as a ballerina. She told us of her experiences, travelling around the world with ballet companies, including the Royal Festival Ballet.

Her photographs, stories, ballet shoes and costumes gave us an insight into life behind the scenes as well as the difficulties encountered in the transportation of stage equipment and personal luggage during the tours. One particular highlight of her career was dancing with Dame Margot Fonteyn, whom she said was a most kind and gentle person. Mrs Hughes is now semi-retired and enjoying teaching ballet in Cambridge. In the interval Townswomen Guild’s members enjoyed a piece of birthday cake, made by member Margaret Lincoln – to celebrate the Guild’s 49th Birthday.

Our Annual General Meeting is in March and the speaker’s topic will be ‘Quilts’. Royston Townswomen’s Guild meets on the first Friday of each month and if you would like to know more about our friendly, welcoming group.

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Students in Years 7-9 at Melbourn Village College embarked on a marathon 3 week reading challenge to raise money for CLIC Sargent, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and Readwell which provides new books and storytellers for children in Hospital. The charity has recently provided a £30,000 grant to fund Addenbrooke’s Children’s Ward for three years through the Barbara Ward Children’s Foundation.

Melbourn Principal Simon Holmes said: “We are always looking to encourage a love of reading in our students; there is strong evidence to link reading for pleasure and literacy to academic success as well as personal happiness. Readathon enables us to have a focus on reading whilst also supporting great causes at the same time.”

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16 Meridian students took part in the Rotary technology tournament 2014 at the Cambridge motel.

Several schools from the local area took part in the problem solving challenge organised by the Rotary. Students were asked to design and develop a device that would pick up a meteorite (tennis ball) from a safe distance of 1.5m and placed on a target. Pupils in Year 9 were very successful ( 1st , joint 3rd and 10th. ) The Senior team made up of a mixture of Year 12 and 13 pupils had a slightly tougher challengebut they came first for the 3rd year running!

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On Saturday March 22 the Methodist Church in Queen’s Road, Royston sees the welcome return of Trevor Hughes (piano and organ), this time leading the Holy Saviour Church Choir from Hitchin. The programme will be supported by James Risdon (recorder).

The choir currently comprises some 20 members who sing a regular weekly Eucharist with additional festival services and concerts throughout the year.

They have travelled extensively across the country and abroad and have sung in the annual celebration of Victorian Christmas traditions, “The Spirit of Christmas”, in both the Long Library and the Chapel at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

Proceeds from the concert will be shared with the Royston Town Mayor’s charities. This year he is raising funds for CLIC Sargent, a charity that supports children and young people with cancer and the Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund which awards grants to local charities and groups within Royston. CLIC Sargent is a national charity but it has been requested that funds raised be directed towards North Herts. and South Cambridgeshire.

The concert itself will include varied choral items, organ solos, and recorder solos, including the première of a new work for recorder and piano, written for, and dedicated to James Risdon, by local composer Douglas Coombes.

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John Proctor told us of the journey that he and his wife had made visiting the Sami people in northern Norway.

While there they stayed in an ice hotel and learnt to drive a reindeer sleigh.

They also witnessed the Annual Reindeer Championship races.

We also had a visit from Lt- Colonel Alan Bateman of the Salvation Army, who explained the different needs that are met by this fine organisation.

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The Royston Food Bank team have been hard at work preparing to get their Food Bank project underway. The Group, made up of members of Royston Churches and the local Community generally, are working in conjunction with the Trussell Trust, a nationwide charity who have helped groups set up Food Banks across the UK for the last 12 years.

Extensive local research had proved that there was a need for Food Bank help for some struggling families and individuals in Royston who were finding it difficult at times to afford to feed themselves and their children. This was often because of low wages not keeping up with the rising cost of living or people going through a crisis of one kind or another in their lives.

The Food Bank team were extremely pleased and grateful to receive the free use of a food storage room from Homestore in South Close and also “The House,” Youth Drop in Centre in Market Hill as the Distribution Centre. Generous funding from North Herts District Council Royston Area Committee and the Brian Racher Trust has also enabled them to equip their food storage room and cover some other start up costs. However more funding is always needed to progress and sustain the project further.

The Food Bank aims to open its doors twice a week (days and times to be confirmed) as soon as soon as everything is in place to do so, but there is a great deal of work to be done beforehand.

All Food Bank users will be referred on a strictly controlled voucher basis only, from registered Referral agencies such as GP’s, Home-Start, the Royston Children’s Centre, Schools etc. and help will be offered to enable people to move on from their problems when they come to the Distribution Centre for their 3 days supply of food.

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The unique and combined talents of a group of jewellery makers, together with two local artists, will be on show in an exhibition at Curwens Solicitors in Royston High Street during March and April.

Budding Beaders is a locally-based group whose members design and create jewellery using various techniques, styles and materials, including wirework, glass, resin and clay. A wide variety of items will be on display at Curwens.

Member Jane Skinner, who is organising the Budding Beaders’ display said: “This is an excellent opportunity for members to show the breadth of their amazing skills and talents. Every member of Budding Beaders has her own style and the pieces are unique. They make some beautiful, high quality jewellery and some even make their own beads out of glass, clay, resin and other materials. We hope the exhibition may inspire some visitors to join our group as we always welcome new members.”

Joining them in the exhibition will be artists Mike Dobson and Nursel Darroux. Mike draws and paints and Nursel is a painter and ceramic artist. Mike lives in Royston and paints various subjects, particularly portraits. He is currently exhibiting paintings in an exhibition at Royston Museum.

Mike studied at Barnsley School of Art, followed by a course in industrial design at Leicester College of Art and Design, and he worked for many years designing school furniture. He said: “I did not really plan for retirement, however drawing and painting were always at the back of my mind even after 45 years of total neglect. So I decided to pick up my brushes, blow off the very thick cobwebs and try painting. I have hardly stopped since.”

Nursel was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at Mimar Sinan University in 1998. In addition to being a painter and ceramic artist, she has worked as a jewellery and fashion designer. She describes her work as being “all about creating fantastic worlds and stories” which are playful and full of colour.

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Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th February 9 - 11.30am Fowlmere Village Hall Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th March from 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly Sat 22nd March 10am - 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 15th March 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 23rd March 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall

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In the same pan put about half the diced lamb and fry until sealed, then put into casserole pot, repeat with the rest of the lamb.

Fry the peppers for a couple of minutes, then put them into casserole pot with a pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper.

Add the chillies to taste – 4 chillies will give a medium heat but • 2 sticks of celery chopped and use fewer chillies and remove the seeds if you don’t like it too hot. finely diced

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Pour in the two jars of Rogan Josh, then add a bit of water to the jars, put the lid back on and shake. Chop half the coriander and add to the pot with the liquid from the jars and • Half a teacup of dried red lentils stir thoroughly. You need the casserole pot filled to near the top, so add water if necessary. Don’t worry if it looks a bit • 2 – 4 whole red chillies sliced watery, the lentils at the end will thicken it all up.

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The Perfect Sunday Roast The GreaT British Sunday roast: a tradition explained.

The Sunday Roast is a traditional British main meal, consisting of roasted meat together with accompaniments. Other names for this meal are Sunday dinner, Sunday lunch, Roast dinner, and Sunday joint. The traditional Sunday roast has been traced back to its roots in Yorkshire, during the Industrial Revolution. It is believed this tradition arose because the meat could be left in the oven to cook before church on a Sunday morning, and it would be ready when the family arrived home at lunchtime.

Typical meats used for a Sunday roast are beef, chicken, lamb or pork, although seasonally duck, goose, gammon, turkey or other game may be used. Recently, vegetarian alternatives such as Quorn or Nut Roast have also become available.

These are some of the common traditional accompaniments to various meats (although many people combine different types of accompaniments, or mix and match foods): Roast Beef — served with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish mustard as relishes.

In Yorkshire rings of fresh onion in vinegar are also served. In Scotland Neaps & Tatties are served (potatoes and turnips) and also Skirled, which is an oat based accompaniment.

Roast Pork — served with crackling and sage and onion stuffing; apple sauce or baked apples and English Mustard as relishes.

Roast Lamb - is traditional with mint sauce or redcurrant jelly. Although more recently the trend for garlic and rosemary has also become a staple.

Roast Chicken - served with pigs in blankets (chipolata sausages wrapped in bacon), bread sauce and redcurrant jelly.

They are normally served with a range of boiled and roast seasonal and regional vegetables. The Sunday Roast is perhaps one of the last meals where this tradition survives. Also, we must not forget the gravy, made from stock, wine, vegetable waters and left over juices from the meat.

Sometimes, the left-over meat was used to make Shepherd’s Pie (Lamb) or Cottage Pie (Beef), or if there are vegetables left, then a bubble and squeak with cold cuts, would make many a Monday night supper.

Sunday Roast in pubs and restaurants Many pubs in Britain serving food have a special “Sunday menu” that features a Sunday Roast, usually with a variety of meats available, and this is often cheaper than the normal menu. We all have our memories of the perfect Sunday Lunch and our firm family favourites. So this Spring, whether it’s at home or in a local pub/restaurant, why not combine a good Sunday walk with a roast dinner, surely a great tradition to be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages.

Roasts have been given many fresh and new make-overs by recent Chefs/Cook books, but the basics are still the same.

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What’s on

Free to list! email lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk by 15th of the month Innerspace Meditation Experience

Give Blood

Royston Town Hall, Thurs 30th Jan & Thurs 27th March, 1 – 3.215pm & 4.30 – 7pm

Hedge Laying Course Sat 1st March, 9.30am Wimpole Estate

Monthly Craft Market

Sat 1st March, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parking Tea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium café Linton Village College, Linton

Orwell Pannier Market

Sat 1st March, 10am – 12noon Orwell Village Hall

Fairtrade Coffee Morning

Sat 1st March, 10am – 12noon With Fairtrade goods for sale Everyone welcome Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Starts 3rd March, 6 – 7pm Raja yoga meditation will help you find the inner peace, love and happiness we all strive to find Melbourn Village Hub Contact: 07900 210808

Suffragettes

Thurs 6th March, 8pm Illustrated talk by Mary Dicken Royston & District Local History Society Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

The Women’s World Day of Prayer Fri 7th March, 10am Ashwell URC

Where to photograph in Cambridgeshire

Fri 7th March, 7.30 – 9pm Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Cambs

Services & Support for Carers

Sat 1st March, 1.30 – 3.30pm G Stars workshop day For ages 7 or over Contact: 07720 713532

Sat 8th March, 9.45am – 12noon With Lesley Glover from Carers in Hertfordshire This useful information morning is free and open to everyone Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Food for Thought

Jumble Sale

The Academy

Sat 1st March, 7pm “Winning Men - a way forward in evangelism” Talk by Nathan Blackaby, of Christian Vision for Men Soup and rolls will be served Therfield Chapel, SG8 9PZ Contact: 01763 230161

Royston & District Twinning Association Quiz night Sat 1st March, 7.30pm Max 8 per team Bring your own drinks, nibbles provided Market Hill rooms Bookings: 01763 231433, sally@ sallad.co.uk

The Mordens Music and Folk Club

Sat 1st March, 7.30pm A friendly club with all welcome to sing, play, recite or just listen Congregational Chapel, Guilden Morden, Cambs Contact: arfachap10@btinternet.com

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 2nd March, 10am - 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 01763 849249, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

Postman Pat Live – It’s Showtime!

Sun 2nd March, 1pm & 3.30pm Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

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Sat 8th March, 2.30 - 4.30pm Adult and children’s clothes, books, bric-a-brac, toys, cake stall, refreshments, cake decorating and tattoos for the children Litlington Village Hall Contact: 07984 935193, www. litlingtonpreschool.net

Ladies’ Clothes Swap and Pamper Afternoon

Sat 8th March, 3 - 6.30pm Swappers can swap up to 10 items of clothing or accessories.

For swapping information pack contact Bev Smith,beverley@ healing-energy.co.uk tel 01763 849 023 In aid of St Mary’s Church Reed Reed Village Hall

Legs Eleven it’s Bingo Night Sat 8th March, 7pm Bring your own drinks To raise money for Ladybird Playgroup Thriplow Village Hall

Walk around Woodwalton Fen

Wed 12th March, 10am – 1pm The first nature reserve of the Wildlife Trust, and research base of founder Charles Rothschild Woodwalton Fen

Reed Gardening Club Wed 12th March, 8pm AGM, wine and nibbles Reed Village Hall

Woolly Mowers

Wed 12th March, 7.30 – 9pm Illustrated talk by Nick Kiddy, the Trust’s Grazing Manager, looking at how the Trust manages its grassland nature reserves by grazing management Brampton Memorial Centre, Brampton, Cambs

Living with Cancer and its’ Long Term Effects

Sat 15th March, 10am – 12noon Coombes Community Centre Contact: 01763 208516, www. mandythornton.com

Jumble Sale

Sat 15th March, 10am – 1pm The Morden’s women’s institute Guilden Morden Village Hall

Woodcraft Day

Sat 15th March, 10am – 4pm Fen, The Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Cambs

Table Top Sale

Sun 15th March, 12 – 4pm Come & grab a bargain, tea, coffee & cake available Steeple Morden Village Hall

Savoy Jazz Men

Sat 15th March, 7.30pm Two course Hot Supper, Bar and raffle Reed Village Hall Reservations: 01763 848481

Ashwell Village Quiz and Supper Sat 15th March, 7.30pm Licensed Bar and hot supper Teams of 6 to 8 Reservations: 01462 742269

Wandlebury

Sun 16th March, 9 - 10pm Join the Rangers on a guided night walk around Wandlebury, by the light of the moon and stars Bookings: 01223 243830

Royston Lions Ladies Night

Sat 8th March, 9pm Cambourne Sports and Social Club

Fri 21st March, 7.30 - 10pm Sample treatments, craft and beauty stalls Raffle and refreshments Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Contact: 01763 261481

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Hitchin Thespians

Live Music

Sat 8th March, 7.30pm Royston Town FC, Garden Walk

Live Music with Mashed

Sun 9th March, 10am-4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Cottered Village Hall, SG9 9QW Contact: 01763 849249, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

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Fri 21st & Sat 22nd March 7.45pm The Magic of Gilbert and Sullivan Woodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin Contact: 01462 641575

Wedding Fayre

Sat 22nd March, 10am – 4pm Meet the best local wedding suppliers Speak with our wedding experts and have a great day out Station Road, Melbourn, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Bereavement Support Group Sat 22nd March, 10am-12pm Coombes Community Centre Contact: 01763 208516, www. mandythornton.com

Mexican Night

Sat 22nd March, 6pm The Old White Horse Baldock Contact: 01462 893168

Hitchin Holy Saviour Choir Concert Sat 22nd March, 7.45pm Led by Trevor Hughes Proceeds will be shared with Royston Town Mayor’s charities Royston Methodist Church Tickets: 07895 095455

The Royston Mile

Sun 23rd March, 10.30am Come and show Royston what you’re made of at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile. Afterwards, kick-back and enjoy the entertainment on offer Therfield Heath, Baldock Road, Royston

Friends of 398 Bomb Group Memorial Association

Mon 24th March, 7.30pm Anita Mays will give an illustrated talk entitled “My Flying Life Adventures – Oligarchs to Pop Stars” The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead Contact: 01763 848815

Save Royston Town Centre

Wed 26th March, 5.30pm Guest Speaker is local businessman, Mark Hughes, talking on ‘how to be a winner in the changing Face of town centre’s Mello Coffee House, Angel Pavement, Royston

Amazing Amphibians

Wed 26th March, 4 – 5.30pm Delve beneath the water to discover the fascinating world of amphibians – what are they, where do they live, what can we do to help them Manor House, CambourneGreen

Fingers Garden Club

Wed 26th March, 7.30pm Fred Wilding will be giving a talk ‘A Year on the Allotment’ Come and learn how to grow your vegetables, All welcome Contact: 01763 244424

Bears, Bears and More Bears

Thurs 27th March at 8pm Geoff Evans will talk about photographing bears in Alaska Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Royston & Saffron Walden NT Meeting Fri 28th March, 7.20pm Royston & Saffron Walden NT Association’s AGM will be followed by ‘The English Spirit Distillery’ Speaking is Dr John Walters

Visitors are welcome Contact: 01799 513120

Royston Folk Club

Fri 28th March, 7.30pm Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby, support is Annie Dressner Details: www.roystonfolk.org

Flea Market

Sat 29th March, 9.30am – 1pm Come and browse and pick up some bargains at knock-down prices Tea and coffee available St Mary’s Church, Ashwell

Charity Walk

Sat 29th March, 11am Crocus Walk, 5 miles Raising Money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer Contact: 01763 220878, www. crocusevents.co.uk

Easter Fayre

Sat 29th March, 2pm - 4pm Easter picture hunt, raffle, refreshments, plants, tombola, children’s activity table, and a variety of stalls Litlington Village Hall Contact: 07984 935193 www.litlingtonpreschool.net

A programme of Choral Classics

Sat 29th March, 7.30pm Supporters of All Saints Church, Melbourn (SOAS) present Royston Choral Society in Concert All Saints Church, Melbourn Tickets: 01763 260686

Quiz Night.

Sat 29th March, 7.30pm Royston Town Band quiz night The entrance price includes a Ploughman’s supper Money raised will help with the building of our new bandroom Contact: 01763 246929, rogfsimons@hotmail.co.uk

New Boyband: 911

Sun 30th March This new boyband will be performing their new album on tour Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Contact: 0780 1191784

Royston Rounders Club

Starts Sun 30th March, 6 – 7pm All ages and abilities, male or female, from 14+ are welcome to come and take part, the focus is having fun and getting a bit more active Contact: 01763 243529, www.roystonroundersclub.co.uk

Come Dancing at Spirella

Sun 30th March, 7.30 — 10.30pm Dance to Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence Music with the Sunday Dance Club Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth Contact: 01234 300179

Four Charities Golf Day

Fri 4th April In aid of the Stevenage Mayor’s Charities: British Red Cross, RNLI, Alzheimers Society and Carers in Herts Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre Contact: 01992 585969, ccurtis@redcross.org.uk

Spring Sale

Thurs 10th April, 10.30am – 3pm In aid of British Red CrossLadies/ children’s clothing, shoes, bags, homeware, gifts & accessories Bluntswood Hall, Nr Buntingford, SG9 9RN

Ashwell Stage School

Mon 7th – Fri 11th April, 9am – 3pm Easter singing and acting stage school for kids aged 5 or over Booking is essential Bookings: 07903 058568

Throughout the month Melbourn and District Photographic Club

Local photographers are welcome to join this friendly club meeting Tues, 7.30pm 4th March, Competition: Three Counties Cup between Melbourn, Saffron Walden and Letchworth 11th March, Competition: Projected Image of the Year Sat 15th March, Melbourn Trophy Final 18th March, Competition: Print of the Year 25th March, Club evening 1st April, AGM Foxton Village Hall Contact: 01763 232 855

Knit Barley

2nd and 4th Weds of each month, 7.30pm A new knitting club, all abilities welcome The Fox & Hounds pub, Barley Contact: 07966 775751, knitbarley@ yahoo.co.uk

The Art of Mike Dobson

Until Sat 15th March, 10am – 4.45pm An exhibition of the varied work of local artist Mike Dobson featuring portraits of well known faces, aircraft and animals Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587

Curwens Exhibition

Swedish Artist Christina Pattison from Barley until 10th March Unique jewellery by Budding Beaders and paintings by Michael Dobson and Nursel Darroux from 11th March. The Gallery at Curwens, The High Street, Royston during normal office hours IHypnoBirthing Course Starts Fri 7th March Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

Wimpole Lambing Time

Sat 22nd March until April, 10.30am - 5pm Celebrate the arrival of spring by watching the frolics of new born lambs and learn about of the life of sheep Wimpole Hall

Cambridge Science Festival

Mon 10th – Fri 21st March A packed programme of talks and tours and discussions on a range of topics from healthy brains, the science of cycling and making machines that see, to exploring our Universe from its beginnings Throughout Cambridge

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OSTEOPATHY

At Cut & Curl, The Campkins, Melbourn, SG8 6DX Located upstairs. Parking available

PILATES MAT WORK CLASSES: Arrington, Baldock, Barkway, Buntingford, Meldreth, Reed, Therfield & Whaddon For place bookings & more details: WWW.BONFITNESSPILATES.CO.UK TEL/TEXT: LOUISE on 07867 675 389 Gentle Exercise to Improve Your Posture

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New organisation Luna Animal Rescue has homed over 40 dogs since they launched in October 2013. They are looking for foster homes for their dogs - if you think you would be able to offer a temporary home for one of their dogs, please get in touch with Natalie 07970 800530 or Louise 07860 480015, or visit their website www.lunaanimalrescue.org Hettie is a 4 year old Jack Russell looking for a new home. She’s a very sweet girl who wants to be with you all the time. She is just looking for cuddles and a comfy lap.

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Heathlands Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. They take in dogs, cats, rabbits and some types of caged birds.

One year old German Shepherd Lab cross Mac has a left hip deformity found abandoned (probably due to his disability).

After a period of assessment and vet examination we know he may need surgery at some point German which Heathlands will fund. He needs two-three short Mac, 1 year old s os Cr rd he walks each day (15-20 mins) and likes games to keep him ep Sh occupied. Wonderful dog, playful, happy and waggy - very trainable due to his breed mix. Great companion for someone who may not be able to offer the exercise required by a young dog. www.heathlands.org.uk

choral classics Royston Choral Society presents Choral Classics at All Saints Church, Melbourn on 29th March.

This mixed programme includes Howard Goodall’s The Lord is my Shepherd, the familiar theme tune for BBC TV’s The Vicar of Dibley. Chilcott’s Little Jazz Mass provides a contemporary contrast to classics such as Byrd’s Ave Verum and Stanford’s Beati Quorum.

Irving Berlin’s Putting on the Ritz and Guy Turner’s Tequila Samba provide a change of pace in the second half.

Royston Choral Society performs a varied repertoire across the year, from the great choral classics with orchestra to the contemporary and unaccompanied. New singers are always welcome to join our friendly choir. Rather than auditions we invite prospective members to come along to our open rehearsals, free of charge. The next open rehearsal will be on Tuesday April 29th 8.00 pm at Royston Parish Church. Choir members come from Royston and the surrounding area. The chances are new members will find someone familiar already singing with us.

For further information about this concert or the choir, phone 07876 444701, email david. boarder@virgin.net or visit our website www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk 7.30pm Saturday 29th March, All Saints Church Melbourn. Tickets £9 (Concession £8, School students £3) are available from All Saints Church, Royston Library, choir members and at the door.

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is YoUr Glass halF-FUll or halF-EMPTY?

How would you answer that old question? Are you the optimist who thinks it is half-full, or the pessimist who knows its half-empty?

Traditionally, this question would only be answered in two ways, although a recruitment advert for the Royal Society of Engineering from a few years ago offered a third answer; ‘An engineer will tell you that the glass was constructed twice as big as it needed to be.’

In a departure from my usual pieces for ‘The Listing’, here are a few more alternative answers to amuse you all: • The hassled mum says, ‘Sweetheart it’s whatever you want it to be, just please let mummy have five minutes peace and quiet.’

• The actor says, ‘Whatever the director wants it to be - or not to be...’

• The politician says, ‘Under the last government the glass was half-empty, and becoming emptier, but thanks to our party’s new leadership, the glass is definitely now half-full, and becoming fuller.’

• The physicist says that the glass is not empty at all - it is half-filled with water and half-filled with air - hence, fully filled on the whole!

• The call-centre operator asks if you’d mind holding while she asks her manager.

• The IT support person asks if you’ve tried emptying the glass and then refilling it again?

I was at a business seminar in Cambridge recently where an eminent entrepreneur told us that a business-person needs to be able to spot opportunities when they arise, and then take advantage of them. ‘Be prepared,’ he said, ‘and be ready to act!’

So if I asked you to think where you fit in with ‘half full/half empty’ debate, I hope the clever BATH AND NORTH this EAST SOMERSET ones will simply take the glass and drink it, because in life, as in business, actions speak louder than words! Cheers!

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In the garden... March Top tips and ideas to improve your garden!

This is the month that spring arrives in the garden, in this new garden feature I will be looking at ways to make improvements to your outdoor spaces to make them more enjoyable.

1. Be ruthless With the new growing season beginning now is the time to be ruthless with plants that are not performing. A good garden is always in a state of change. Be objective if a plant or area in the garden is not working do not be afraid to dig it up and start again. Our outdoor spaces are precious to us, there is no room for plants that cannot earn their place.

2. Maintain exiting planting It has been a wet winter and many of us have not been inclined to get out in the garden, but now is the time to clear away the winter debris and look at the health of your garden. Prune those forgotten lavenders, remove the perennial weeds and tidy through the herbaceous borders. Above all, I strongly recommend mulching the beds and borders to reduce weed germination in the next few weeks.

3. Make your mark!

Most of us inherit our gardens when we move but human nature is to put your own mark on things.

We think nothing of changing our kitchens and bathrooms to improve our quality of life. The same should apply to our outdoor spaces. Consider if the layout of your space is right for you and how you wish to use the garden. Mark out potential new areas with canes to help you visualise the changes.

4. Review the size and location of your patio Rather than trying to entertain on a patio that is only large enough for two in the shadiest part of the garden, consider the alternatives! In my opinion, 3m x 3m in a sunny spot is a good starting point and I would recommend taking the rest of the garden into consideration too. Anchor the paving into the garden with planting to help it feel like it belongs.

5. Lawn Improvements A lawn is an important part of most gardens, but why not change the shape for a more interesting look to your outdoor space. For a stylised shape use an edging product to maintain the effect.

Spring is a good time to be considering turfing and seeding.

Go for it! Start with little changes, it can make all the difference to your enjoyment of the garden!

Richard Arnott / gardendesignsolutions / Garden Design & Build www.richardarnott.com / mail@richardarnott.com www.thinkgardenthinkrichard.co.uk

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MARCH 14

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

From new builds to complete overhaul of existing ponds.

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

Also complete landscaping service including decking, paving, block paving and turfing.

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

For your next holiday or excursion Planning your next holiday or day out?

We have: We have:● A wide range of holidays and excursions ● A wide range of holidays and excursions ● Local pick up points in South Cambs & North Herts ● Local pick up points in South Cambsfrom & North Herts ● UK & European Holiday breaks £79 ●UK & European Holiday breaks from £79 ● Day excursions from £19 ● Travel in small from friendly ● Day excursions £19 groups ● Packages for clubs and societies ● Travel in small friendly groups ● Corporate outi ngs ● Packages for clubs and societies River Cruises ◦ Seaside Breaks ◦ Theatre Trips outings Gardens ◦ Factory Visits ◦ Shopping Trips

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

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A dream has come true for Cambridge based coach driver Robert Krueger who is now running his own holiday company. Robert received his passenger service vehicle license in 2003 making him, at that time, one of the youngest coach drivers in Britain. Today, just ten years later, he is running his own holiday company. While working for a number of tour operators, both in the UK and Europe, Robert occasionally drove for Tony’s Tours, a Cambridge based holiday company. Last year, when the founder Tony Hall announced his retirement, Robert Krueger bought the company. “It was a tremendous opportunity.” He explains. “The company has a loyal customer base and a schedule of wellestablished holidays and day excursions.”

Now rebranded ‘Eclipse Coaches’ the company continues to offer small ‘club’ style packages.

“There is a group size beyond which a holiday can seem impersonal,” says Krueger. “We tend to keep to 30 to 35 people for most holidays: although we can - and already are in some cases - running tours for up to 80 people.”

The company is also seeing a new generation return to coach travel as an alternative to using their car to reach holiday destinations or events. Often people prefer not to drive home from a show or a day beside the sea: especially as Eclipse Coaches provides local pickup within Cambridge and the surrounding villages.

Eclipse Coaches is expanding its range of holidays and excursions to include European breaks and event focussed holidays. It is also offering logistics and travel services for corporate events.

As Krueger points out “We see this as a logical move as Cambridge has a large number of small high tech companies and we can offer relevant, themed events for computer and biotech companies in locations such as Bletchley Park and Down House - the home of Charles Darwin.”

For further information on upcoming tours, holidays and excursions, or to enquire about your corporate event, contact Robert Krueger on 0771 788 4457 or email robert.krueger@eclipsecoaches.co.uk

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NEXT sToP MaYFair!

Marshalls are delighted to announce they are holding a property exhibition at their prestigous Park Lane office in Mayfair on Saturday 1st March.

They are experiencing huge demand from London buyers at present and there has never been a better time to move. Their last exhibition in November was a huge success and they sold three properties from it.

If you would like your property to be a part of this exhibition, Marshalls would welcome the opportunity of visiting your home and discussing your moving plans and providing an up to date opinion on your properties value.

Call the team on 01763 247788 or email sales@marshallsproperties..co.uk for further details.

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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 BUSINESS CLUB

Last Wednesday of the month in the Bushel and Strike Ashwell at 7.30 am. Networking opportunities and learning sessions with Businesses from Ashwell and surrounding areas.

Cost £12 per month members & £15 Guests.

You must book to come along as numbers for outstanding Breakfast needed. Contact Keith Gordon on 07764475391 email keith@keithgordon. net Find us on Facebook Ashwell business club.

ASHWELL JAZZ

2nd Thurs monthly, recorded jazz at its best. 59 High Street, Ashwell. David Short, 01462 742385, david@ashwell-education-services.co.uk

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome.

For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

BARLEY TENNIS CLUB COACHING

Ladies term time 1.5hr sessions Tues 1- 2.30pm rusty & beginners, Fri.’s 10am improvers, 11.30am intermediates, 1pm advanced. Junior holiday courses. Coaches Jan Pledger 01763848242, Liz Wade 01763 273646 www.barleytennisclub.co.uk

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

TOWER MUSEUM BASSINGBOURN 2nd & 4th Sun monthly (Mar - Oct) Bank Holidays (10am - 4pm) www.towermuseumbassingbourn. co.uk

BUNTINGFORD

BUNTINGFORD & DISTRICT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY

1st Tues monthly 8pm, Benson Hall, Buntingford.

Talks or Videos, new members welcome. Show Secretary, Colin Pegrum 01223 833557 www. buntingfordbirdsociety.com

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

Tues 8 - 9pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Barley. Learn to ring church bells all welcome.

Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401

CROYDON

ASHWELL MUSEUM

BARRINGTON

ASHWELL PLAYGROUP

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.

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

ASHWELL MESSY PLAY

Thurs 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. for 18months to 4 yrs. Fiona Richards 01462 743738 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 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 4pawsdogtrainingclub@ gmail.com www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk

HAPPY BUNNIES NURSERY SCHOOL

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

BARKWAY CARPET BOWLS CLUB

’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

BARKWAY KARATE 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.

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 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

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BARLEY KNITTING GROUP

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

BASSINGBOURN BADMINTON CLUB

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

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

HERON BOOK GROUP

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

KNIT BARLEY

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome.

For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

MARCH 14

JAZZ IMPROVISATION

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 BUDDING BEADERS

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

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 9.40am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07447 582457 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

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

HAUXTON

NON-EBU BRIDGE CLUB

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

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 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

REED GARDENING CLUB

MELBOURN JUDO CLUB

SANDON

Conducting historical research about Melbourn having published 4 books. We help people trying to trace ancestors. Colin Limming 01763 260072 colin. limming@btinternet.com 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 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 223320 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

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A

More than 25 activity & learning groups. Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wed monthly (except December) at 2.45pm, Melbourn Village College. Mr. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

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. 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

MARCH 14

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

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 Ivan Cherasse 01763 852720 or www.mordenplayers.org.uk

THERFIELD

THERFIELD VILLAGE PRE- SCHOOL

Monday - Friday 9.30 - 12.30, lunch club until 1.30.

Afternoon session available on Wednesdays until 3pm. High quality care and education for children aged 2 years - school age. www.therfieldpreschool. co.uk; therfieldpreschool@gmail.com. Contact Tracey Hensman (01763 287612)

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

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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

ROYSTON

12 PLATOON ARMY CADET FORCE

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

Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758

AEROBIC FITNESS THE ‘WRIGHT’ WAY

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

IF ONLY

ROYSTON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

We provide support to those who have lost someone to suicide. Contact: Jayne on 07764657576 or ifonly@jaynebratton.co.uk

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

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

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

Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www.babymassageherts.co.uk or penny@ babymassageherts.co.uk

CANCER AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

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

OrGaNISaTIONS

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

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

JAZZERCISE

BABY MASSAGE & YOGA

ROYSTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREENFINGERS GARDENING CLUB

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

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GAY OUTDOOR CLUB

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

JM JUDOKWAI

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

MARCH 14

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 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 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 BREAKFAST CLUB

Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Contact Sarah Hillman –07967 197898 for more details.

S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com

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 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.

ROYSTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Outdoors April - Sept, Royston Heath. Indoors Oct Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at - March, Royston Leisure Centre. Contact Vicky the Conservative Club, (upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Bacon (Secretary) on 07943 862485 or email Street. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk on robbrad44@yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any ROYSTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB Thursday. Beginners welcome.

Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB 4-11.30pm & Sun 12-10.30pm. A Social Club Based in Therfield, two adult Sat league teams, a affiliated to RBL, activities for all ages including live Sun team and Junior teams-under 11, 12, 13 and entertainment on Sat evenings and trips. Contact: 14. All new players are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) 01763 244560 or email roystonrblclub@xlninternet. on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 co.uk 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk ROYSTON RUGBY CLUB ROYSTON FOLK CLUB Tues & Thurs 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & Union Football Club in Herts - Middx.1 1st XV, 2nd bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact:Chris Walls Sunday Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522 tel: 07778 157290 for tickets & bookings ROYSTON RUNNERS ROYSTON GOLF CLUB Tuesdays 6.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm Experienced An 18 hole course & practice facilities. Membership Runners Sundays 9am long run, all abilities. Call & Green Fees apply. All welcome. 01763 243476 Maurice Hill, 01763 241182 or 0771 913 2793 www.roystongolfclub.co.uk ROYSTON SATURDAY MORNING

ROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB

SCHOOL

ROYSTON HOCKEY CLUB

ROYSTON SHORT MAT BOWLS 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 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 LIONS CLUB

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

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 on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath.

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

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

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 SPEAK OUT CLUB

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

Support with communication, activities and outings.

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

ROYSTON 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 RAMBLERS

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way.

David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblers-hertsnorthmiddlesex.org.uk

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

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 YOUNG VOICES

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

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

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

ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB

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

ROYSTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB

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

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 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

ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON CLUB A community skills exchange allowing you to earn Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre. Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

ROYSTON TOWN BAND

‘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

TINY TALK BABY SIGNING

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

YOUTH MEMBERS AT ROYSTON MUSEUM

Join our monthly Saturday morning meetings to discover Royston’s history and get creative with craft activities. Have lots of fun and make new friends.

Royston Museum, Lower King Street. Get in touch for more info and to apply. curator@roystonmuseum. org.uk. 01763 242587.

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ACCOMMODATION

The Old Bull Inn, Royston The Chequers Hillside House Royston The Fox and Duck, Therfield

CHURCHES

Litlington Village Hall Meldreth Village Hall Melbourn UR Church Hall Reed Village Hall Royal British Legion Royston Conservative Club 01462 894756 Royston Golf Club 07923 883438 Royston Methodist Hall lettings@royston-methodist.org.uk 01763 244836 Royston Town FC 01763 245571 01440 761241 St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston 01763 853217 Shepreth Village Hall 01763 852883 Steeple Morden Village Hall 01763 246799 The Old Bull Inn, Royston 01763 852118 Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms 01763 261650 Thriplow Village Hall 01763 260295 Whaddon Village Hall 01763 242003 01763 244788 01763 247551 01763 287246

01763 852809 01763 262512 01763 246458 01763 848303 01763 244560 01763 246427 01763 242696

Ashwell United Reformed Church Churches Together in Royston & Dis. Bassingbourn Parish Church 07795 820127/ Bassingbourn URC 07772 086709 Fowlmere United Reformed Church 01763 243117 Guilden Morden Parish Church 01763 261183 Guilden Morden Congregational Church 01763 853073 Open House Project 01763 242003 Ignite Community Church 01763 245484 Melbourn Baptist Church 01223 839788 Melbourn Parish Church 01223 207703 Melbourn United Reformed Church 01763 262346 HEALTH Meldreth Parish Church NHS Direct 24-hour helpline 01763 260295 111 Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440 LEISURE Royston Catholic Church SMS 07873 01763 243117 Bassingbourn Sports Centre 01763 242344 X 262 455637 Royston Ignite Community Church 01763 852118 Melbourn Sports Centre 01763 263313 Royston Methodist Church 01763 256816 LIBRARY Royston Parish Church 01763 246371 Royston Library 01438 737333 Royston Spiritualist Church 01223 503345 OPTICIANS St Marys Church, Ashwell 01462 742 601 J. Oliver Radley Opticians 01763 273300 Therfield Chapel 01763 287220 POLICE STATION Therfield Parish Church 01763 287364 Royston Police Station Trinity Life Church 01438 757908 01763 230350 Non Emergency Number Thriplow Parish Church 101 01763 208132 TOWN CENTRE CONTACTS United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley 01763 848077 Steve Barrett Markets Manager CITIZENS ADVICE 01763 245484 Geraint Burnell - Town Centre Manager Citizens Advice Bureau, Royston 01763 248564 08444 111444

TRANSPORT

DENTISTS

Ashwell Dental The Dentist, Buntingford Priory Dental Centre, Royston Market Hill Dental Care, Royston Royston Dental Suite The Royston Dental Practice Melbourne Dental Practise

DOCTORS

Ashwell Barley Bassingbourn The Health Centre, Royston Market Hill Surgery, Royston Melbourn Roysia Surgery, Royston

HALLS

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All Saints’ Community Hall, Melbourn Ashwell UR Church Hall Ashwell Village Hall Barkway Village Hall Barley Town House Bassingbourn Village College Coombes Community Centre Eternit Sports and Social Club Fordham Memorial Hall, Therfield Fowlmere Village Hall Greneway School, Royston The Guide Hut, Royston Ashwell Village Hall

USeFUL NUMBerS

01462 742353 01763 271695 01763 246677 01763 244298 01763 244805 01763 243268 01763 262034

National Rail Enquiries Royston & District Community Transport

UTILITIES

08457 484950 01763 245228

Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145 Electricity -Emergency & loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Household Waste Recycling Centres Royston Beverley All year daily, Close, off York Way, Royston SG8 5HF 8am - 4pm Thriplow Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambs SG8 7HZ 08444 994777 Open daily 8am - 5pm, Summer Open daily 8am 01763 848244 - 4pm, Winter. (1 October-31 March) 08444 994778 Three Valleys Water 0845 782 3333 01763 242981 VETS 01763 248111 Royston Veterinary Centrer 01763 242221 01763 260220 Melbourn Veterinary Surgery 01763 262696 VOLUNTEERING 01763 243166 Volunteer Centre, Royston and District, Royston Hospital, 01763 243020 01763 269977 London Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9EN. 01462 742757 07805 216869 01763 848347 01763 849488 01763 246136 01763 248081 01763 260250 01763 287549 08704 649200 01763 243650 01763 245914 07805 216869

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