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After our shocking faux pas last issue (blue skies and blossom on our April front cover, as snow and Arctic temperatures closed in!), I hope that the finer weather and temperatures are here at last!
Our pages are full of events in our local villages and town: in May alone we have Meldreth village and Melbourn Primary School’s Spring Fayres, the Royston May Fayre and the Beer Festival and the Guilden Garden Market.
Ashwell plays host to its ever popular music festival now in its 60th year. Expect two weeks filled with top-class musicians, including classical guitarist Lily Afshar, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra and former Ashwell resident and renowned jazz pianist, James Pearson. Outdoor event Ashwell at Home is a chance to see the village behind the scenes.
This year, Bassingbourn-cum-Kneesworth host their inaugral “at home”. The ambitious programme features a pop-up blue plaque walk, a dry pub crawl, touring the long-gone 15 hostelries and a cycle ride through the
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BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH@ HOME On Saturday 18th May, Bassingbourn cum
Kneesworth will be opening up their villages to visitors as they play host to the inaugural BBCK at home.
Temporary blue plaques will appear alongside a full programme of activities including a scarecrow and photo trail, a bike ride running from Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth to Wimpole Hall, a range of walking opportunities for those keen to explore the dozens of ancient footpaths which criss-cross the fields between the villages, a classic car parade and historical lectures on a range of subjects with a particular focus on the early industrial revolution and its impacts on the combined villages. Highlights include:IRISH roots
The strong link with Irish migration established in Bassingbourn during the coprolite boom in the nineteenth Century will be celebrated and remembered with a lecture given by leading regional expert Bernard O Connor, and a series of open mike events during the day featuring young and not so young folk artists. Some of the Old pubs where the Irish workers were reported to have ‘slept on floors’ having spent their earnings keeping warm with local spirits and beers will be given new signature sign posts for the day.Cycling and Walking opportunities
The day will be opening up a number of little known public bridleways and footpaths for visitors and residents alike – and the special route through to Wimpole Hall will be a wonderful route for the more adventurous cycling households and individuals to enjoy. Local PCSOs James Lynch and Lyndsay Gardiner are helping with the organisation of this particular aspect of the day, and James Lynch will be holding a safe cycling surgery before the event kicks off at 10.30am.The Pipe Organ unplugged
On Sunday evening there will be an exhilarating exposition of the Pipe organ in Bassingbourn Parish Church by rising star Marija Skobe, a young Czech organist who brings together a wonderful programme of Italian and French formal and Operatic music counterpoised by the delicacy and lyricism of the British folk tradition. Market stalls and local crafts
Anyone wanting to bring their craft making or local culinary skills to the market place – do be in touch with the organisers – pre booking is essential – table and pitch £10 for independent craft and cooks. [email protected]
Entry by programme £2.50 each £5.00 per family, available across the village at Village Spar, Hatties Coffee House, the Book Café, and at all Open Studios. Includes entrance to demonstrations, Open Studios and ParadeParking at Bassingbourn Village College (entry through Littlington preferred)[email protected] 18th May, from 9.30am
BASSINGBOURN-CUM-KNEESWORTH@ HOME
• Fun Fair *• Bike trails, including unique opportunity to Wimpole Hall through the main gates (15 miles – committed ride!) • Walking the ancient pathways (from 1.5 to 6 miles)• POP UP Blue Plaques• Dry Pub Crawl (discover the old pubs - 15 in all!)• Hog Roast * • Arts and Local Crafts, Local Trades • Open Studios• Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations• Scarecrow Trail• Live Music• Classic Car Parade• Cream Teas*• Special Peal of Bells• Meet our Animals – Chickens, donkeys, llamas, horses, geese and lambs – open gardens• Historical Conversation Presentations• History of the Coprolite boom• Photos across the Century• Try out – Bowls / Village Rounders/ Judo
*extra charges at these events
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ASHWELL AT HOME 2013This year, Ashwell at Home will be raising money for the village
museum, church and school.To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this popular village event, there
will be even more to see and do with entertainment for all the family. And, if you arrive promptly, you will be able to see the unveiling of the new village sign at 12noon.
In addition to 15 open gardens including a medieval farmhouse enclosed by a moat, you can visit the village lock-up (no longer in use!) and Ashwell cottage garden is hosting an archaeological dig. There will be a wide selection of displays including a Palestinian costume exhibition, harp demonstration, two model railways, old concertinas and accordions and much more.
There will be Morris dancing, vintage cycle tour, Well Dressing (an ancient custom of thanksgiving for the purity of water during the Black Death), Mummers play, cricket match and Henry Harris’s funfair. And everywhere you will find “Ashwell Alive” plaques telling the history of many of the houses.
New for this year are a music trail with short garden concerts performed by local musicians throughout the afternoon and guided walking tours that invite you to explore the historic heart of Ashwell and a wildlife tour through local countryside. There is also a ‘Made in Ashwell’ craft display and market.
You can visit Ashwell Museum, the village school and even climb St. Mary’s Church tower for spectacular views over the village and way beyond (admission to the tower £3.00).
Homemade lunches and teas will be readily available. Entry £6 per person. Children under 14 free. Free parking. Ashwell at Home, Sunday 12th May, 12noon-6pm
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MURDER DOWN THE AISLE: INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY EVENING Following on from the overwhelming success of their Christmas Pantomime, Melbourn Ama-
teur Dramatics are delighted to announce their next project: a highly ambitious and unique interactive murder mystery evening which will be staged at a celebrity wedding and held at Melbourn United Reformed Church.
The audience (wedding guests), working in teams of 6 and using their powers of obser-vation, subtle clues given and by interviewing the suspects, will establish the identity of the murderer, the murder weapon and the motive. The wedding party will move from table to table answering questions during the evening before the final reveal of ‘whodunit’. For each performance, only the Director will know the whole story and the cast only advised who the murderer is on the evening of each performance.
It will feel like a real wedding: the tickets are wedding invitations, the guests will be asked to wear wedding attire and a finger buffet and wine supper will be provided. The wedding party characters are an interesting dis-functional mix which brings interest and humour to the plot.
Tickets £12 each (over 18s only). Buffet supper, glass of wine and slice of wedding cake included in the ticket price.Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May, 7pm. Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!Box Offi ce: 07513 457 845Email: [email protected] the wedding party on our Facebook: “Mur-der down the Aisle”. www.melbourncambridge.co.uk/home/melbourn-amateur-dramatics
MELBOURN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY (MADS)
Following on from the overwhelming success of their Christmas Pantomime last year, Melbourn Amateur Dramatics are now working on their next project: a highly ambitious and unique interactive murder mystery evening which will be staged at a celebrity wedding and held at Melbourn United Reformed Church. The audience (wedding guests), working in teams of 6 and using their powers of observation, subtle clues given and by interviewing the suspects, will establish the identity of the murderer, the murder weapon and the motive. The wedding party will move from table to table answering questions during the evening before the final reveal of ‘whodunit’. For each performance, only the Director will know the whole story and the cast only advised who the murderer is on the evening of each performance. It will feel like a real wedding: the tickets are wedding invitations, the guests will be asked to wear wedding attire and a finger buffet and wine supper will be provided. The wedding party characters are an interesting dis-functional mix which brings interest and humour to the plot.
Performances will take place on Friday 10th May 7.00pm and Saturday 11th May at 7.00pm. Tickets are £12 each (over 18s only). A buffet supper, glass of wine and a slice of wedding cake will be included in the ticket price.
Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Meet the wedding party on our Facebook page: “Murder down the Aisle”.
And see our new web page on the Melbourn Village website (http://www.melbourncambridge.co.uk/home/melbourn-amateur-dramatics/)
MELBOURN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY (MADS)
Following on from the overwhelming success of their Christmas Pantomime last year, Melbourn Amateur Dramatics are now working on their next project: a highly ambitious and unique interactive murder mystery evening which will be staged at a celebrity wedding and held at Melbourn United Reformed Church. The audience (wedding guests), working in teams of 6 and using their powers of observation, subtle clues given and by interviewing the suspects, will establish the identity of the murderer, the murder weapon and the motive. The wedding party will move from table to table answering questions during the evening before the final reveal of ‘whodunit’. For each performance, only the Director will know the whole story and the cast only advised who the murderer is on the evening of each performance. It will feel like a real wedding: the tickets are wedding invitations, the guests will be asked to wear wedding attire and a finger buffet and wine supper will be provided. The wedding party characters are an interesting dis-functional mix which brings interest and humour to the plot.
Performances will take place on Friday 10th May 7.00pm and Saturday 11th May at 7.00pm. Tickets are £12 each (over 18s only). A buffet supper, glass of wine and a slice of wedding cake will be included in the ticket price.
Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
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YOU ARE INVITED TO “Fun at the Circus!”
Melbourn Primary School PTFASpring Fayre
Saturday May 11th12 Noon – 3pm
50p entry for adults, children free Entrance through village car park
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THE 60TH ASHWELL MUSIC FESTIVALThis year the people of Ashwell have something to celebrate – the 60th
Anniversary of their well-loved Music Festival.It is extraordinary that a small village in rural Hertfordshire has continued
and extended this tradition for over six decades - the result of the dedica-tion and enthusiasm of this vibrant community. Over the years Ashwellians have maintained their passion for locally available high-calibre music and their desire to share it with others. Past years have seen up to 1200 people attending. This year, we have more events planned and hope to attract around 2000 people, either to our concerts or to our ‘Made in Ashwell, art exhibiton.
The Ashwell Music Festival was started in 1953 by Canon Jack Catterick. Choristers and choral scholars gathered at the sum-mer event to sing choral music. Participants came from cathedrals and choir schools throughout the country – Cambridge, Oxford, Worcester, Peterborough, Guildford, Southwell, Lichfield and many more.
Since that time, the Festival has grown from the original concept of a summer school for young people to include many artistes who come to Ashwell as musical directors, conductors, composers and performers. Many have national and, indeed, international reputa-tions. Jazz, swing, brass band music, rock and folk music have all been performed during the past 60 years.
The original objective has never been forgotten and music from young people is always included. Every year Ashwell Primary School team up with the music department of local Knights Templar School and St Mary’s Junior Church Choir to perform a concert of exceptional quality and variety.Further information on the full programme, events, tickets, times and venues may be found at www.ashwellmusicfestival.org.uk
It is extraordinary that a small village in rural Hertfordshire has continued
their desire to share it with others. Past years have seen up to 1200 people
Sixty Years of theAshwell Music Festival
1953 – 2013
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DO YOU CARE? Help for people who are interested in setting up their own local care or support service in Hertfordshire
The Hertfordshire Micro Market Project is run by a social enterprise called Community Catalysts in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council.
It is running until August 2013 to increase choices for people who may need some extra support because they are older, or because they have a learning and/or physical disability, or mental health need.
It does this by supporting local people all over Hertfordshire to set up and run their own local and very small care and support service. These services are run with less than 5 staff or volunteers and they are completely independent. We call the people who set up these very small services micro providers.
The services set up by micro providers can be very wide ranging and may include providing people with care or other support in their own homes or in the community, supporting people to take part in leisure and/or vocational activities, and supporting people to increase their independence and develop new skills and confidence
Setting up one of these services offers potential new employment opportunities and can be a very rewarding way to make a living by making a real difference to people’s lives.
If this is something that you might be interested in doing, you will be interested to know that an Advice Fair is being held in Stevenage for micro providers during the morning of 12th June 2013. This event will bring together in one place a very wide range of organisations and people who can give you advice on different aspects of setting up and running your own micro care or support service.
If you would like to attend event, please contact Tracy Ahern on [email protected] or by telephone on 07584 211 756. Places are limited so please hurry.
If you are unable to attend this event but are already running a micro service or if you are interested in setting one up, please contact Tracy for information about the Hertfordshire Micro Market Project. While Tracy would like to hear from you wherever you live in the County, she is particularly interested in hearing from you if you live in or near isolated rural areas where people may be having difficulties accessing the care or support that they need.
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OUT & ABOUT CELEBRATING NEW TOWN CENTRE PREMISESRoyston and District Volunteer Centre
Royston and District Volunteer Centre has now moved to new offices in the annex of Royston Town Hall. We work at the heart of the local community, in the SG8 postcode area, providing advice, support and guidance to individuals wanting to volunteer and to our local voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs so that they can successfully involve and support volunteers. Volunteering not only enables the delivery of vital local services, it can also change the lives of individuals who find themselves unemployed, recovering from illness, in need of confidence building or looking to meet new people.
For Volunteers we provide:• 1-1 support – informal meetings to discuss your volunteering options either face to face, by email or telephone• Referral of your details to relevant local volunteering opportunities• Training and networking workshops• Regular contact by email /telephone follow ups, information bulletins, Facebook and our website
For local registered voluntary organisations, community groups and sports clubs we provide Information, advice, support and training on:• Recruiting and Managing Volunteers• Developing and Promoting volunteering opportunities• Volunteering Good practice, policies and procedures, In line with our 6 point promise sign up to excellence in Volunteer ManagementPlus • Royston Volunteer Manager’s Forums• Regular contact by email /telephone follow ups, information bulletins, Facebook and our website
We also are also involved in the strategic development and marketing of volunteering on a local, countywide, regional and
national basis, and actively campaign and lobby government in partnership with the national Volunteer Centre network on issues affecting volunteering.
Forthcoming events:Introduction to Volunteering” - How to access the benefi ts of volunteering if you are unemployed - Thursday May 16th 10.30am – 12.30am
“Volunteers Week Drop-in” – we would like to say thanks to all our existing and potential local volunteers and volunteer coordinators and invite you all for morning refreshments at our new Volunteer Centre offi ces and a chance to get to know each other - Wednesday 5th June 10.30am – 12.30am
“Improving Your Chances” – a series of workshops for unemployed people to gain skills and confi dence 17th,20th,24th and 27th June.
Our service is free – all you need to do is complete a simple registration form: Just contact Denise Graham, Volunteer Centre Manager, Royston & District Volunteer Centre, Royston Town Hall Annex, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DA 01763 243020, www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk
CELEBRATING NEW TOWN CENTRE PREMISES
DEB MCGARRITY FROM JOHNSON MATTHEY PRESENTS
A CHEQUE TO TOWN CLLR MAYOR LINDSAY DAVIDSON
AND CENTRE MANAGER DENISE GRAHAM
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ROYSTON ROCKETS BMX TRACKThe Royston Rockets BMX club track at Burns Road
is undergoing a £100,000 transformation to develop the existing facilities into an ‘outstanding’ regional race track.
The project has been funded with the help of a grant from The National Lottery and from North Herts District Council’s (NHDC) Section 106 fund. Section 106 money is received from developers of larger sites to offset the impact of new building work in the local area. The Royston Rockets added money from their own funds.
The track will be realigned and rebuilt to bring it up to date with the latest standards. When completed, the track will be the Hertfordshire’s only regional-level BMX race track. New jumps will be installed and a new surface laid. The venue will also be updated to offer new and modern training facilities.
Cllr Ian Knighton from NHDC said: “The work on the track will benefit many younger people from Royston as well as the 80 plus BMX Club members. This will be an outstanding sports facility that will really put Royston on the sporting map and we hope that users will continue to enjoy it for many years to come.”
The Royston Rockets BMX club track at Burns Road
the existing facilities into an ‘outstanding’ regional race
CLLR KNIGHTON AT THE LAUNCH EVENT WITH ROYSTON ROCKET’S
CLUB CHAIRMAN PHIL TOWNSEND AND SECRETARY MAUREEN TOWNSEND
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DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A WILL OR REVISE YOUR EXISTING WILL?If so, please take advantage of our reduced rate wills offer. Please note
that reduced rate wills will be available every week day from 8am until 6pm,
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Home visits are also available at NO EXTRA CHARGE within a 20 mile radius of Royston
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MELBOURN FETE AND MUSIC ON THE MOOR 2013Melbourn Village Fete takes place on Saturday 29th June from1pm to
late.The aim of the Melbourn Fete & Music on the Moor is to bring the village
together, to have fun, socialise and raise money for local groups. Each year the committee organises the day so that local clubs, societies and charities can set-up stalls and provide entertainment to help with their fundraising. All proceeds are put back into the community. Over the last few years we have donated almost £10,000 to local groups.
The Music, Food and Entertainments are booked so we’re ready to go and looking forward to a successful sunny day. There’s still plenty of opportunity to get involved:
• If you would like to volunteer to help on the day or with the preparations then please contact Paula on 07402 273527• We have space left for your stall – please contact Gillian on [email protected]..........• If you would like to bring your Classic Vehicle to our display then please contact Richard on (01763) 262472 or email [email protected]..........• If you and your team would like to enter the Tug of War contest then please contact Paul on 01763 232622.
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Guilden GardensSunday 23rd June 2013
CHECK OUT FOR THE HOSPICEThe local community and businesses came
together at the IBIS Centre Stevenage in support of an exciting new initiative ‘Check Out For The Hospice’
As a charity, Garden House Hospice, which serves the North Hertfordshire area, must raise in excess of £1million each and every year to provide care and support for patients and their loved ones.
The IBIS Stevenage and LV= retirement solu-tions Hitchin have created a unique partnership, Check Out For The Hospice, to help raise these vital funds
Check out for the Hospice is simple and very effective - on checking out guests are asked if they would like to add a donation of £1 to their room bill.
Garden House’s Corporate Fundraiser, Tina Fletcher, said “The Launch was a tremendous success and we were privileged to have Mayor and Mayoress of Stevenage, Cllr John Lloyd and Cllr Mrs Joan Lloyd, present for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony by Lance Haggith, BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2010 Unsung Hero.
On behalf of Garden House I would also like to say a huge thank you to our supporters for their hard work,dedication and commitment to this exciting initiative.”
CHECK OUT FOR THE HOSPICEtogether at the IBIS Centre Stevenage in support of an exciting new initiative ‘Check Out For The
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Annually, the Red Cross holds a week of fundraising and awareness-raising activity based around public collections and local events. Events can still be held throughout May and June to count towards the Red Cross Week. Our Hertfordshire branch hopes local communities will be interested in donating or holding a fundraising event that will support their local area. Remember, if you live in Hertfordshire, monies you raise will benefit those who live in Hertfordshire. To see full list of events visit: www.redcross.org.uk .For more information and ideas please see www.redcross.org.uk/redcrossweek or contact Hertfordshire senior community fundraiser, Cathy Curtis, on 01992 585969 / [email protected] . Donations may be sent c/o Cathy to British Red Cross, Baker Street, Hertford, SG13 7HT
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across Royston and Melbourn area
Tel: 0176 325 066343A Icknield Walk, Royston,
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Open Daily Sunday to Saturday 5-10pm & Selected Lunchtimes
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VIRGIN WINES FABULOUS!Back in our February issue, we brought
you news of Vicky Green’s new business, Virgin Wines Fabulous.
Having hosted our own wine tasting evening, we can vouch for what a wonderful evening it is, a relaxed way to spend time with friends, taste a selection of well-chosen wines (Vicky brought along 3 whites, 1 rose and 4 reds) and hear information on the wine producers and the grapes.
Vicky has gone on to achieve the highest na-tional sales for Virgin Wine Fabulous in March, so it sounds like us Roystonians are lovers of fine wines!
If you would like to host a party, please get in touch with Vicky, visit www.virgin-winesfabulous.co.uk/victoriagreen, call 01763 244109/07411100336 or e-mail [email protected]
CIDER’S BACK!Bury Lane are pleased to reintro-
duce their self-serve cider ready for the summer months.
Sourced from Elbourn Apples in Meldreth, you officially can’t get much more local or fresh than that - cider just as it should be.
The Discovery Cider is 6.7% and available in 1 or 2 pint containers.
Chinese Cooking Classes www.cookingwithmeiru.co.uk
Do you want to know how to cook delicious and healthy original Chinese Food yourself at home?
If the answer is YES, then come to Meiru’s Chinese Cooking Classes. Six week course starting 5th June until 10th July. Every Wednesday
between 6:45 pm and 8:45 pm in the Food Technology Classroom at Meridian School. Limited Spaces available.
10% early bird discount available if you book before Friday 10th May. For more details, please contact Meiru Ludlow by email,
Tucked away in the beautiful and historic village of Ashwell,we are a traditional shop with fresh ideas, purveying only the finest and tastiest of goods.
More than just a delicatessen, Rhubarb & Mustard has coffee to drink in or take away, ground or whole coffee beans, speciality cheeses, finest chocolates, condiments & conserves, oils & dressings, flours & ingredients for home baking, cut flowers, fresh fruit & vegetables and gifts for special occasions.
We also have an outdoor patio seating area where you can enjoy your coffee whilst reading the paper or chatting with friends.
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Traditional butchers offering great quality free range and local meat, poultry and game, at great value, every day, together with a large range of artisan cheeses, and delicatessen products. And, our renowned home made pies and handmade sausages including the original Royston Banger.
Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages *Subject to minimum order and within a 10 mile radius of the shop.
Our opening hours are:Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pmSaturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday closed
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Product of the Month Genuine Artisan Queso Manchego This unpasteurised cheese is from La Mancha region of Spain which is DOC regulatedManchego is semicurado and 6 months maturedenjoy its unique creamy, fruity-nutty flavour
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ture, and can be enjoyed on a traditional cheeseboard, or drizzle with honey or a sweet chilli sauce for a tapas style supper.
For a traditional Moorish dish, stuff aubergines with lamb and Moorish spices and top with Manchego cheese:
Simply drizzle halved aubergines with olive oil and bake for 30mins.
Meanwhile, fry up a mix of onion, garlic and pepper with a mix of Moorish spices such as cumin seeds, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, paprika and crushed dried chillies. Add minced lamb and once browned, stir in half a tin of chopped tomatoes.
Scoop the soft aubergine flesh from the baked shells and add this to the lamb mix, before stuffing the aubergine skins with the lamb and spice mix. Top with the manchego cheese.
Bake together in a hot oven for 10mins until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
Knibbs Meat Safe have genuine artisan queso manchego available with a 10% dis-count throughout this month.
Manchego is from La Mancha region of Spain, made
Meanwhile, fry up a mix of onion, garlic and pepper with a mix of
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Herts Country MarketWednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston
Outdoor MarketEvery Wednesday and Saturday
The Greenhouse MarketsEvery Thursday - Fashion and Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Every Friday - Arts & Craft s Market 10am-3.30pmEvery Sunday - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth
Orwell Pannier Market1st Saturday monthly Sat 4th May10-12pm Orwell Village Hall
Fowlmere Farmers’ Market2nd Saturday monthlySat 11th May9am - 12noon Village Hall
Sandon Farmers’ Market3rd Saturday monthly Sat 18th May9.30am - 12noonVillage Hall
Croydon Village MarketLast Saturday monthlySat 25th May10.30am - 1pmVillage Hall
Shepreth Village Hall MarketLast Saturday monthlySat 25th May10am - 12.30pmVillage Hall
LOCAL MARKETS
INTERCOUNTY EASTER COMPETITION
Intercounty Estate Agents were very happy to present the giant Easter egg prize from their recent Easter competi-tion to Caitlin from Studlands Rise First School. In addition to the giant egg Studlands Rise First School will receive a £100 donation. All the children had to do was pop in and count the number of Easter eggs hiding in the office window. Tim Simpkins, branch manager at Inter-county Royston added ‘the competition was a great success with many local children entering to win this fun prize.’ children entering to win this fun prize.’
OLIVER POTTERILL HANDING OVER THE PRIZE TO CAITLIN
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PALAZZO RECIPE OF THE MONTH: SPAGHETTI LIMONE DI FORMAGGIO
Summer is here... Finally!Here is a nice light and fresh pasta dish to enjoy on the patio with a glass of refreshing Pinot Grigio.
Ingredients• 1 lemon zested and juiced• Half a cup of Mascarpone• Pinch of salt and pepper• Pinch fresh grated nutmeg• 200g of spaghetti• 100g fresh spinach• Handful chopped toasted Hazelnuts
Serves 2
Method1 Whisk together the lemon zest and juice with the Mascarpone, nutmeg then season
2 Meanwhile cook the pasta in salted water as per the packet instructions.
3 Drain the pasta off and return to the heat. Now add the Mascarpone mixture and
spinach.
4 Once the spinach has wilted add a splash of boiling water.
5 Finish by tossing in the hazelnuts to the pasta and reduce until you have the sauce to
your desire.
6 Serve with a fresh green salad and of course a glass of cold Pinot.
Buon Appetito!
dish to enjoy on the patio with a glass
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Did you know that the last week in May is English Wine Week?At present there are almost 400 vineyards in England and every one of them will be celebrating this prestigeous week in one way or another!Now that the sun has come out, what better way to enjoy a glass of full bodied red than in a refreshing cocktail!
Shiraz Cobbler Wedge of lime3 cherries5 fresh mint leavesBottle of English fi ne Shiraz20ml sugar syrup
1. In a shaker muddle the lime and cherries2. Slap the mint in your hands to release the oils and fl avors then add to the shaker.3. Add 175ml of a nice peppery Shiraz and the sugar syrup, then fi ll with ice and shake until the Boston is frosted.4. Pour the cocktail straight out into a large wine glass or Collin’s glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
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What’s onGive BloodTues 14th May, 9.45am – 12.35pm & 2.25 – 4.55pmRoyston Leisure CentreFri 3rd May, 1 – 3.30pm & 4.30 – 7pmCoombes Community Centre
Morris DancingWed 1st May, 5.30 - 6.15amEarly morning May Day celebrationsWandlebury Country ParkContact/bookings: [email protected]
Messy Church LiteThurs 2nd May, 9.30 - 11amFree and open to all pre-schoolers and their carers. Coffee, snacks and playtimeSt John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: [email protected]
Hypnobirthing Course starts Fri 3rd May, 7pmRoyston Complementary Health CentreContact: 01763 247440 or Jane Wallington on 07772 102792
Jazz NightFri 3rd May, 7 – 11pmJames Richardson Quintet, Latin jazz with Baroque and Cuban rhythms. RefreshmentsHeath Sports, Royston Contact: 01763 243613
Jumble SaleSat 4th May, 10am – 12noonRefreshments availableMelbourn Village College
Hitchin LavenderReopening Sat 4th MayFlowering season mid June - end of August, pick-your-own lavender available when in full flower.Cadwell Farm, IcklefordInfo: www.hitchinlavender.com
Meldreth May Fayre Sat 4th May, 1 - 6pmBBQ, refreshments, pony rides, local craft stalls, raffle and much more!On The Rec behind Meldreth Village HallContact/stall bookings: 07969 0308081, [email protected]
Billy OceanSat 4th May, 8pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200
Activity Taster DaySun 5th May, 11am - 4pm Activity Taster Day with the Education TeamWandlebury Country Park Contact/bookings: [email protected]
Book FairSun 5th May, 11am – 4.30pm & Mon 6th May, 10am – 4.30pmTea and cakes served all daySt John the Baptist Church, Royston
Wysing Arts CentreSun 5th May, 2 - 4pmA round-table discussion with artists Anna Barham, David Osbaldeston, Charlotte Prodger and Florian Roithmayr on their Convention T residenciesWysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TXContact: 01954 718881, www.wysingartscentre.org
Sunday Afternoon WalksSun 5th May, 2.15pmA choice of two short walks are available, Duncan Rodgers will lead a country side walk and John Smith will lead a historic walk around town.St. John the Baptist
Church, RoystonTickets: Available from ‘Great Fit’ Angel Pavement or pay on day
Beltane Summer FestivalMon 6th May, 10am - 5pmCelebrate the start of summer with fun-packed activities for all the family. Workshops and music by visiting performersCeltic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertfordshire, SG13 8NYBookings: www.celticharmony.org
Royston May FayreMon 6th May, 12noon – 4.30pmNovelty dog show, charity stalls, trampoline, Punch & Judy, hog roast, drinks, bouncy castles and the town bandPriory Memorial Gardens, Royston
Charity Petanque Knockout MatchMon 6th May, 12.30pmWith a BBQ and live music. In aid of Prostate Cancer ResearchThe Chequers, Barley Contact: 01763 849144, [email protected]
Get in the Swing Lindy Hop Swing Dance ClubBeginners Course Tues 7th May, 7.15 - 8.15pm + 1/2 hr practiceFriendly well established club with upper level and loads of social nightsSteeple Morden V.H.Contact: 01763 242949, www.getintheswing.com
Reed Gardening ClubWed 8th May, 7.30pmRoyal Gunpowder MillsVillage Hall, Reed
Being AssertiveThurs 9th May, 6 – 8pmStay in control and create a win:win situation every timeThe Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Contact: [email protected]
Annual General Meeting Thurs 9th May, 7.30pmFollowed by “Ely’s forgotten Victorian gaol – the house of correction”, illustrated Mike Petty Evening concludes with buffet & drinksRoyston & District Local History SocietyRoyston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677
Déjà Vu Fashion ShowFri 10th May, 8 - 10.30pmIn aid of Nicola Emmerson TrustThe Greneway School, Royston Tickets available from: Hush, Andersons & C4B media
Murder Down the Aisle: Interactive Murder Mystery Evening Fri 10th & Sat 11th May, 7pmWith Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society. A unique interactive murder mystery evening staged at a ‘celebrity wedding and reception’.Guests will work in teams of 6, over 18’s only, £12 per head to include buffet supperMelbourn United Reformed ChurchTickets: 01763 232622, 07513 457845, [email protected]
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Blogfest 2013Sat 11th May Full day writing and blogging workshop, with guest speakers. Refreshments throughout the dayContact/info: www.the-secludedteapartyshhh.blogspot.co.uk
Meet the GoldsmithsSat 11th MayPop into our jewellery centre and meet our talented goldsmiths! Visit the workshop and watch them crafting beautiful bespoke jewelleryNorth Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Halls GreenContact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk
Celebration & Tree FestivalSat 11th May, 11am-4pmWandlebury Country Park Contact/bookings: [email protected]
Spring FayreSat 11th May, 12noon – 3pmBBQ and refreshments, face painting, bouncy castlesMelbourn Primary School Contact: [email protected]
Royston Town Band Spring ConcertSat 11th May, 7pmRoyston Town Band will be performing their Spring Concert ‘Around the World in 80 minutes’ Tickets on the door St John the Baptist Church, Royston
Hitchin Thespians FundraisingSat 11th May, 7.45pm & Sun 12th May 2.45pmAn evening with Flanders Swann and LehrerWoodside Hall, Walsworth Road, Hitchin SG4 9SPContact: 01763 242158
Hinxworth Art Society ExhibitionSat 11th & Sun 12th May, 10am – 4pmSale of Works. Free admission, refreshments
availableHinxworth & Edworth Village Hall, SG7 5HL
15th Spring Art Exhibition Sat 11th & Sun 12th May, 10am - 4.30pmA popular annual event, around 100 artists exhibiting high quality paintings, ceramics, woodturning and greetings cards. Refreshments available. Profits in support of PTFAFowlmere School, The Butts, Fowlmere SG8 7SLContact: 01763 208442
Ashwell at HomeSun 12th May, 12noon - 6pmRaising money for the village museum, church and schoolEntertainment for all the family with open gardens, exhibitions, guided walks, veteran cycles, garden music concerts, Morris dancing, funfair, lunches & teas and much more Throughout the village of Ashwell, Herts
House and Garden Fair Tues 14th May, 10am - 4pmIn Aid Of Asthma UKChilford Hall, LintonContact: 07811 339279
A Blue Smile ReceptionTues 14th May, 7pm‘From Dam Busters to Colditz’, Dr Hugh Hunt. Bringing engineering to life through some of the most famous stories from WWII. Tickets include wine and canapes. Freemasons Hall, Bateman Street, CambridgeBookings: [email protected], www.bluesmileproject.org
Wildlife-friendly GardeningTues 14th May, 7.30pmTalk by Peter Jackson, Horticultural Director of Scotsdales, followed by Q & A sessionThe Pavilion, Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN
Murder in PlayTues 14th - Sat 18th May, 7.45pm & Thurs & Sat Mat, 2.30pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200
Messy ChurchThurs 16th May, 9.30 - 11amFree and open to all pre-schoolers and their carersCoffee, snacks and playtimeSt John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: [email protected]
Charity Golf DayThurs 16th May, 10.30amIn aid of the Garden House Hospice, teams of 4 to playKnebworth Golf ClubContact: [email protected]
Introduction to Volunteering Thurs 16th May, 10.30amHow to access the benefits of volunteering if you are unemployedRoyston & District Volunteer CentreRoyston Town Hall Annex, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DAContact: 01763 243020, www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk
Shopping & Pamper EveningThurs 16th May, 7.30 - 10.30pmRefreshments and a Raffle available. Tickets include drink on arrivalFowlmere Village HallContact/info: 07779 019 212, www.fowlmere-events.co.uk, [email protected]
‘Life in Antartica’Fri 17th May, 7.30pmA talk by Peter D Clarkson (MBE Bsc Phd Fgs) of the Scott Polar Research Institute. Cheese and pate ploughmans supper and bar. Proceeds towards the Village Hall
maintenance fundReed Village Hall Contact/bookings: 01763 848576
Bassingbourn cum Kneesworth @home Sat 18th May, 10am – 6pmLearn the history of the neighbourhood. Open art studios, gardens, the churches, and much more. Proceeds to BBCK@home living archive fundBassingbourn-cum-KneesworthInformation: https://www.facebook.com/BB-KatHome
Craft Fair & Car Boot SaleSat 18th May, 11am - 3pmPitches must be booked in advanceContact: [email protected] Primary School
Car Boot SaleSat 18th May, 2 - 4pmSt Mary’s School, Melbourn Road, RoystonPitch Bookings: 07977 191689
The Franklin Street New Orleans Jazz BandSat 18th May, 7.30pmTickets to include light refreshment. Proceeds shared between Garden House Hospice and Church fundsRoyston Methodist Church, Queen’s RoadTickets: 07895 095 455
Welwyn Garden City Male Voice ChoirSat 18th May, 7.30pmThe WGC male voice choir with their selection of songs from a repertoire which covers popular contemporary classics to Gospel and of course Welsh songs. All proceeds to the ChurchSt Mary’s Church, ReedContact/tickets: 01763 848398
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Cambridge Orchid Society Orchid & Craft FairSun 19th May, 10.30am - 4.30pmEntrance fee applies Harston Village Hall, High Street, HarstonContact: www.cambridgeorchidsociety.org.uk
Open Gardens - British Red CrossSun 19th May, 11am - 5pmJapanese designed gardens within 27 acres, Guided tour of groundsParking, limited wheelchair access, refreshments, dogs allowed on lead, live musicFanhams Hall Hotel, Ware SG12 7PZ Info: www.redcross.org.uk
World Nordic Walking DaySun 19th May, 5pmRegister for a taster session which will take place at Wimpole Hall Estate or if you are already a Nordic Walker, join Mandy for a 4-5 mile charity walkContact: 01763 853595,[email protected], www.mandycoar.wix.com/nordic-walking
Plant SaleWed 22nd May, 7.30 – 9.30pmThe Greenfingers Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, RoystonContact: 01763 244424
CommunicationThurs 23rd May, 5 - 7pmThe most essential business skill of all!The Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, Royston Tea RoomContact: [email protected]
Organic FarmingThurs 23rd May, 8pmSimon Saggers of Guilden Gate Organic Smallholding, on the ups and downs of small scale farming. Everyone welcomeRoyston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road
Tea RoomFri 24th May, 12.30 - 4pmHomemade soup at lunch time. Tea coffee and cakes served all afternoon. All donations to Diabetes UKBassingbourn URC, South End,Bassingbourn
Allotments &Gardens Association Open DaySun 26th May, 11am -3pmIncluding the opening of our new club-houseRoyston Allotments, Green Street, Royston
Beer FestivalSun 26th May, 12noonGreat real ales, large marquee, live music, BBQ, bouncy castle, sideshows, fun for all the familyRoyston Town Football Club, Garden Walk, Royston
Black & White BallSun 26th May, 7.30 – 10.30pmFeaturing a range of Ballroom, Latin and Popular sequence dances Free parking, excellent sprung floor and a licensed bar Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth, SG6 4ETContact: 01234 300179
The Bohemians - A Night of QueenSun 26th May, 7.45pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200
Moosic Festival Sun 26th MayThird year of this hugely successful eventThe Red Cow, ChrishallContact: 01763 838792
Body LanguageTues 28rd May, 5 – 7pmTo help in sales and management communicationsThe Meeting Room, 42 Upper King Street, RoystonContact: [email protected]
Buntingford & District Flower ClubWed 29th May, 7pm Shamima Hasan presents Garden DelightThe Benson Hall, BuntingfordContact: 01763 273341
Guilden SeriesWed 29th May, 7.30pm Rev. Canon Alan Hargrave (from Ely Cathedral) will talk to us about “Prayer, Pastoral Care and Psalms”Guilden Morden Congregational Church, SG8 0JZ
An Evening of BurlesqueThurs 30th May, 7.45pm Gordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200
Royston Folk ClubFri 31st MayHeadlining is Tom Conway - SuntrapThe Old Bull Inn, RoystonContact/tickets: 01763 249296, www.roystonfolk.org
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
Yoga for You Weds morningsA new class with a gentle approach Royston Complementary Health Centre. Contact/bookings: 01763 247440
Exhibition Until Sat 18th May (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons (Easter to September) 2 pm - 4.45 pm)‘Alive and Looking’ by Sue SandersRoyston and District Mu-seum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 or [email protected] 0 01763 242587 1763 242587
Pregnancy YogaThurs eveningsNew class focusing on stretching, breathing and relaxation. Royston Complementary Health Centre. Contact/bookings: 01763 247440 or Penny Constantinou on 07944 416572
Kid’s Jewellery Design CompetitionWeds 1st May – Sat 1st June Get the kids to unleash their creativity this month with our great design competitionPlease do your fantastic design on one side of A4 with name, age and con-tact details on the backContact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk
Art Exhibition Starts 8th May, week-days 9.30am - 5pmPaintings by George Meliniotis and Rae Cook Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston
Red Cross Week Sun 5th – Sat 11th May Our Hertfordshire branch hopes local communi-ties will be interested in donating or holding a fundraising event that will support their local areaDonations can be sent to: British Red Cross, Baker Street, Hertford, SG13 7HTContact: 01992 585969, [email protected], www.redcross.org.uk
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for a sharper imageAt J.Oliver Radley Opticians,
your local independent practice, we strive to provide an excellent
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The Ashwell Music FestivalSat 11th – Sun 26th May60th anniversary of this popular festival, featur-ing the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Lily Afshar, Counterfeit Abba and much more.Ashwell, HertsInfo: www.ashwell-musicfestival.org.uk
Christian Aid Week, Bite Back at HungerSun 12th - Sat 18th MayChurches Together in Royston and District, together we can help some of the world’s poorest families get enough to eat
Meldreth Monday Art Group Art ExhibitionSat 25th May - Sat 20th July (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons(Easter to Sept) 2 pm - 4.45 pm)Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, the group includes some experi-enced artists and some relative beginnersRoyston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587 or [email protected]
Royston in BloomClosing date 26th June 2013Don’t forget to enter your garden, street or project in this year’s competitionDetails and judging criteria available at www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk
Free Admission
Come and meet Sheridan the Robot
Sheep Dog as he rides around the
park on his tricycle
Have a go on the Free Bungee Trampoline
Historic Vehicle Show Royston Town Hall Car–Park – 11.30am
Contact Royston Town Council for further details 01763 245484
For further details contact Royston Town Council 01763 245484 or [email protected]
Novelty Dog Show Registration 12.30 pm Judging from 1.30 pm Variety of Classes including:
The Waggiest Tail Sausage Catching & Best Trick
Priory Memorial Gardens Bank Holiday- Monday 6th May
12 noon to 4.30pm
Miniature Train Rides Fire Engine
Bouncy Castles
Hot Dogs Burgers
Ice Creams Tea & cakes in the Town Hall
Music from Town Band & Opus 17
Beer Tent
Traditional Punch & Judy Show Balloon Modelling
Hog Roast
Climbing Wall
Charity Stalls
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Holistic Refl exologyFeeling like you need a spring clean to clear away the winter cobwebs? Why not try a session of Refl exology?A gentle and non-invasive treatment to restore and maintain a healthy physical, mental and emotional balance. Refl exology is benefi cial for Stress, anxiety, poor sleep patterns, headaches, circulatory and digestive problems
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE The Lions Message in a Bottle scheme is now 10 years old, but is
being re-launched to help a new generation of people who may not be aware of it.
It is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location - the fridge - where the emergency services will be able to find it in the event of being called to your home. Paramedics, police, fire-fighters and social services personnel will know you have a bottle from the two labels, one displayed on the inside of your front door and the other on the door of your fridge. On the form contained in the bottle they will be able to find vital medical information and details of emergency contacts.
As well as saving the Emergency Services valuable time, the bottle is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to users and their friends and families.
Lions Clubs have distributed more than 5 million bottles in recent years to people with conditions such as diabetes, allergies, disabilities and life-threatening illnesses.
The Message in a Bottle scheme is free and bottles can be obtained from Royston Lions Club: 0845 833 5842.
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WALKING FOR HEALTH AT WANDLEBURYCome and join the friendly team
of volunteers at Wandlebury Country Park, on the Gog Magog Hills - just 15mins drive from Royston - for weekly Healthy Walks. Everyone is welcome on Thursday mornings. An extended walk sets off from the Stable Rooms or Tadlow Granary at 10am, with a shorter walk leaving at 10.30am, then both groups return for tea, coffee and refreshments together at 11am.
As Wandlebury’s regular walkers will testify, walking is a safe way to a healthier lifestyle and the opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow walkers is the other important ingredient. New walkers are always welcome - and the walks are organised so that everyone can walk at their own pace.
The walks are part of the Walking for Health Initiative, supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council. The walks are free of charge. (Parking FREE for Cambridge Past, Present & Future members - £2.50 parking fee per car otherwise).Thursday mornings, Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Babraham, Cambs CB22 3AE
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WORLD NORDIC WALKING DAY
Why not take part in World Nordic Walking Day on Sunday 19th May by signing up for a taster session run by local Nordic Walking Instructor Mandy Coar. You will be joining thousands of participants around the world as they take up their poles to promote the great health and fitness benefits of Nordic Walking.
Nordic Walking is based on natural move-ment patterns of walking and so is an acces-sible form of exercise for everyone no matter what age, fitness level or physical condition. Nordic Walking can burn up to 46% more calories than regular walking and can help strengthen your whole body whilst relieving tension in the neck and shoulders and reducing stress on your lower limb joints.
There are two ways to join in the fun on the 19th May. Register for a taster session which will take place at Wimpole Hall Estate or, if you are already a Nordic Walker, join Mandy for a 4-5 mile charity walk at 5pm. For further details contact Mandy Coar on 01763 853595 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Alternatively go to www.mandycoar.wix.com/nordic-walking and register your interest.
HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS....
A devoted mother has set up a mobile business in memory of her daughter Nicola Emmerson who died from a Sudden Cardiac Death at the age of just 20.
Julie Emmerson set up Nixnox Handbags – which hosts intimate house parties and visits local businesses & local events with a display of scarves, handbags, jewellery and purses.
To book a party or host a display at work, email [email protected] or visit www.nixnoxhandbags.co.uk.
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Royston Open Secrets is an annual event at The Heath for all the family to enjoy. Come along and see what Royston has to offer! Alongside the giant marquee filled with local arts, crafts and local businesses, there will also be arena displays, BBQ, kids’ activities, classic cars, dog agility and lots more. Five hours of fun for everyone! If you are a local business or community group and keen to raise your profile within Royston please con-tact Linda on 01763 223216 about having a stand at the event. Looking forward to a fun day out!
Sunday 9th June, 11am to 4pm, The Heath, Royston www.open-secrets.co.uk
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Royston Allotments & Gardens Associa-tion are holding their Open Day on Sunday 26th May from 11am-3pm
Everyone is welcome to come along and have a wander around your local allot-ments, and to celebrate the opening of the new club-house
Throughout the day, there will be:• Scarecrow competition • Children’s competition• “Your numbers up” competition• Prizes • Various stalls• Bottle stall• Plants and produce• Raffle• Barbeque and refreshmentsSunday 26th May, 11am-3pm
In the garden... MayHorticulturalist Richard Arnott recommends seasonal plants for your gar-den. Richard lives in Melbourn with his family where he runs his garden design and build company, Garden Design Solutions.
May is the month of blue and purple flowers. Last month yellow and white were the dominant colours with daffodils, forsythia and trees in blossom. This month in gardens across our region Syringas (Lilacs) are beginning to come into flower. They are no nonsense shrubs that grow in well drained, fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun and offer great spring fragrance. Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ is a good specimen, but my favourite is Syringa microphylla ‘Superba’ the “Little Leaf Lilac” which has fragrant, rosy pink flowers and is smaller in habit and well suited to the smaller garden setting. Despite beautiful flowers and fragrance, if you believe in folklore bringing branches of Lilac into the house is considered bad luck.
Wisteria is the king of climbers and will be bursting into flower later this month. Its pea-like, racemes of fragrant flowers are a glori-ous thing. I recommend Wisteria floridunda ‘Macrobotrys’ for a blue to violet display, in well drained, fertile soil, on a sunny wall.
Bluebells are the star performers of this month. A carpet of Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebell) growing wild provides a beautiful scene to enjoy in our deciduous woodlands. It’s a great excuse to get out into the countryside and into native woodlands to experience these wonderful wild flowers. I recommend a trip to Hayley Wood near Little Gransden on the B1046.
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However much effort you make with your garden, you can be sure that there will still be a few things that look awful. You may have made (or hope to make) beautiful borders, sensational shrubbery and lots more be-sides, but how do you cope with those things you just cannot seem to hide?
A washing line may be essential but rarely adds to the appeal of the garden. If yours consists of two large poles with a line in between, try growing a pretty climber up the poles. If you use a self-clinging plant such as variegated ivy it won’t need any additional support. Alternatively make a chicken wire, trellis ‘box’ or frame around the posts and then allow the climber to scramble up, using plant ties if necessary. Summer flowering clematis or sweet pea will look great too. If you do use a more vigorous climber then be prepared to do some intermittent pruning.
Decrepit sheds or moth-eaten garages can be a real eyesore. Sometimes a thorough scrub of the walls will do the trick, or why not make a feature out of the shed or garage and re-paint it. Consider erecting a trellis on one or more of the vertical surfaces and grow a selection of favourite climbers up it to make an even more attractive feature. If the garden can be a little gloomy then it helps if you paint any surfaces such as garage or shed walls with a paler colour.
If your heating is fuelled by gas from an unattractive and enormous cylinder or oil from a large green tank, you will know that they have to be sited in an accessible posi-tion. You can use hazel wattle hurdles to hide them which are perfect as they also match with the adjacent boundary fence. Try using standard fence panels in the same way and again planting them with climbers or scram-blers will help. Whatever you do, make sure that you check on it from time to time and remove excessive climber growth so that the tank remains accessible.
Is it the neighbouring garden that har-bours the eye sore which makes you want to retreat back into your house? Something nasty next door is of course even harder to conceal but why not add a layer of trellis to the top of your existing fence and then use
climbers once it is in position. Hold the trellis in position using batons of wood attached to the existing fence posts or special post-joining metal sleeves that you can buy from your fencing supplier or garden centre. Trellis is available in a range of shapes and need not be straight edged so you can create a range of different looks to suit your gardening style. Another option is to erect a pergola or arch to obscure or break up an unsightly view or the eyesore in the neighbour’s garden and adding plants will help to add a bit more height and soften the outline. If you combine some of your favourite flowering climbers with some evergreen planting too, you should even achieve good effects during the seasons when the leaves have fallen from many plants.
Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreen-wood.com and sign up for Pippa’s free newsletter packed full of gardening hints, happenings, advice and offers and you will also receive a free ebook on organic garden-ing. Don’t forget that you can buy Nemaslug and other biological controls, anti-slug matting and tape, Enviromesh and signed books, autumn vegetable packs and a hand-picked selection of garden products from the website too.
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SOMEWHERE IN ENGLANDSomewhere in England: Portraits of the Americans in Britain 1942
to 1945 is part of a year-long commemoration of the American forces arriving at RAF Duxford during the Second World War.
These striking images have been selected from the Roger Freeman collection of over 15,000 images of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in Great Britain during the Second World War, which has recently been acquired by IWM. Some of the images featured in the exhibition have not been seen since the Second World War.
Roger Freeman (1928-2005) was the son of an Essex farmer who lived close to Boxted airfield. Roger reminisced, “as an aeroplane-mad youth, I was soon to relish the American presence in the East Anglian sky…they were to leave a considerable impression on those who knew them, which did not fade easily when they departed.”
His teenage enthusiasm developed into a life-long interest and he published many highly-respected books on the subject.
The images show the range and diversity of the roles undertaken by the men of the United States Army Air Forces and the women of the Women’s Army Corps and the Red Cross – it wasn’t just pilots and ground crew that kept the aircraft flying.
The photographs also capture rare off-duty moments and show how the American air-men became part of the community in which they were based.IWM Duxford, Until 31st December 2013
to 1945 is part of a year-long commemoration of the American forces
These striking images have been selected from the Roger Freeman collection of over 15,000 images of the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in Great Britain during the Second World War, which has recently been acquired by IWM. Some of the images featured in the exhibition have
Anglian sky…they were to leave a considerable impression on those
His teenage enthusiasm developed into a life-long interest and he
The images show the range and diversity of the roles undertaken
Anglian sky…they were to leave a considerable impression on those
MELDRETH MAY FAYRE Come and join in the fun on Saturday 4th May from 1-6pm, on the rec behind Meldreth
village hall.• Lamb spit, BBQ, beer tent• refreshments and cake stall • live bands and music • inflatable assault course • pony rides • Shepreth Wildlife Park• afternoon tea tent with old time music• raffle • toddler toys and climbing frame• rides • local craft stalls• giant space hopper races• spinning demonstration• May Queen procession and fancy dress• Competitions: victoria sponge, kids mini garden and scarecrow• Plenty for all the family and all pockets!
For further information or to book a stall please email [email protected] or call Michiel on 079690308081email [email protected] or call Michiel
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ASHWELLASHWELL MUSEUMSuns & Bank Holidays 2.30-5pm. Entry charges: Adults £1.50, children 11-16yrs 50p, children under 11 Free. [email protected] or 01462 742956CYCLE CLUB ASHWELLA 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.comASHWELL BABY & TODDLERS Weds 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. Rebecca Simon 01462 742076 [email protected] JAZZ2nd Thurs monthly, recorded jazz at its best. 59 High Street, Ashwell. David Short, 01462 742385, [email protected] MESSY PLAYThurs 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. for 18months to 4 yrs. Fiona Richards 01462 743738 ASHWELL PLAYGROUPMornings, term time only, 9.15am-12.15pm. Ashwell VH. For 2.5yrs to rising 4. Jo Adams 01462 742090ASHWELL SCHOOL BADMINTON CLUBThurs 8pm. Come and enjoy some healthy, friendly excercise. Contact Michael 01462 743400 or [email protected]
BARKWAY4 PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUBPuppy socialisation & adult dog training. Tues eve: Barkway VH: Agility, Flyball, scent work and games Sat: Kneesworth.1:1 Tuition and Behaviour problems Christine Walker 01763 244437 email [email protected] www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.ukBARKWAY CARPET BOWLS CLUBMons 7.30 - 9.30pm Barkway VH. A friendly mini version of the outdoor Green Bowls. All equipment supplied. No previous experience needed. Visitors welcome. John Digby 01763 848169BARKWAY PRE SCHOOLMon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9.15am-1pm Barkway VH. We care for children 2-5yrs in a caring, educational and fun environment. Sonja Dipple 01763 273791 or 07964 151288BARKWAY MOTHER AND TODDLER Weds 9.45am to 11.45am. Barkway VH. Children 0-4yrs, singing, stories, activities, tea/coffee/juice and snack provided. Tami Wornham on 01763 849900.BARKWAY SOCIAL CLUBWeds & Fris 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes. Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927 BARKWAY KARATE CLUBFri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate.co.uk, or [email protected] or 07856 846800
BARLEYBARLEY CRICKET CLUB:Two adult Sat league teams & a Sun team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814 710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532 306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www.barley.play-cricket.com
BARLEY HORT. SOCIETY GARDENING CLUB1st 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 COACHINGLadies 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.ukBARLEY TOTSMons 1.15-2.45pm, Barley First School Free. “Stay & Play Group” for parents, carers and children under 5, come along for play and a chat.Toys, games, arts and crafts, snack and a sing-song! Call Hayley on 07963 107599
BELLRINGINGTues 8 - 9pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Barley. Learn to ring church bells all welcome. Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401ROYSTON & DISTRICT MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Barley Town House Fris 8pm. New members welcome, but call first, Tony Noad, 01763 848424.E-mail [email protected]
BARRINGTONHAPPY BUNNIES NURSERY SCHOOL8am - 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 [email protected] 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 CORPSMon & 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.comANGLIA LAND YACHT CLUBSuns at Bassingbourn Airfield The club meets to sail and race land yachts on a 2 km circuit. New members welcome. Steve Borrill 0779 669 4743BASSINGBOURN BADMINTON CLUBBassingbourn 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 [email protected] W.I.Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm at the Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome. Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139BASSINGBOURN ‘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 ChurchBASSINGBOURN JUDO CLUBWeds, Junior (6+ yrs) 6.15pm (14+yrs) 7pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Judo is taught to the younger members, with the more experienced members learningassociated Japanese Judo arts. Both genders Geoff Klein 01763 247592 or [email protected] SNOWSPORTS CENTRERecreational skiing and Boarding every Weds eve, Thurs am & Suns. Junior Club up to 16 yrs meets Sat am with fun and instruction. Yeti Club bi-weekendly from age 3. Introduction to Racing on Sat and Race training on Mon eve. Contact www.skibass.org or 08450 728 293BUDDING BEADERSJewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm at Bassingbourn Village Community Centre. A friendly group, pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders.org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397
CHILDREN’S STORYTIMEThursdays, 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 GROUP3rd Weds monthly. Meet other book lovers’ 8pm Hazel Lord 01763 242418
INFLATABLE FUN TIMEWeds 11.30am-12.30pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Toddlers from 18m To book: 01763 242344 ext 262 SMS 07873 455637FRIDAY FRIENDLY FRESHMENTSFris 10.30am-12.30pm Tea/coffee, biscuits, raffle - great prizes. Limes Community Centre, BassingbournTOWER MUSEUM BASSINGBOURN2nd & 4th Sun monthly (Mar - Oct) Bank Holidays (10am - 4pm) www.towermuseumbassingbourn.co.uk
BUNTINGFORDBUNTINGFORD & DISTRICT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY1st Tues monthly 8pm, Benson Hall, Buntingford. Talks or Videos, new members welcome. Show Secretary, Colin Pegrum 01223 833557 www.buntingfordbirdsociety.com
CROYDONJAZZ WORKSHOPMons, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment. Terry Fox, 01763 244142 or [email protected]
FOWLMERE FOWLMERE BABIES & TODDLERS Weds 10-11.30am, term-time, Fowlmere VH A social group for babies and children up to school age, and their carers. Toys, craft and activities. Julie 01763 208566.FOWLMERE FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+. Contact Beryl May 01763 208565FOWLMERE PLAYGROUPMons, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere. Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or [email protected] & THRIPLOW GARDENING CLUB1st Thurs monthly (not Jan), 7.45pm Fowlmere VH. Illustrated talks, annual show, garden visits, weekend trips and social events. Visitors welcome. Mary Duff 01763 208479 or [email protected]
KREEPIE KRAWLIES SOFT PLAYSoft play up to 4yrs, music, bubbles & refreshments. Mons 10am - 12noon, Fowlmere VH, Tues & Fris 10am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07825 771408 or Amanda 01763 209174.THRIPLOW & FOWLMERE WI2nd Thurs monthly, 7.30pm, Thriplow VH. Contact Dorothy Woods 01763 208778, [email protected]
GREAT CHISHILLGREAT CHISHILL NURSERYTues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm, Mon & Weds 9.30am - 2.45pm ages 2-5yrs, Ofsted regulated, NEF funding . Gt Chishill URC. Anita Palmer 07972 800460 www.chishillnursery.co.ukGT CHISHILL YOUTH CLUBTues 7-9 pm, for 11-17yrs Tuckshop, pooltable, sports, games, arts, music and lots more. New members very welcome. Fred Smith 01763 838513
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CHISHILL CHIMPS TODDLER GROUPAll 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 243491HEYDON & 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 MORDENGUILDEN MORDEN PRE-SCHOOLMon 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. [email protected] & DIST. WRITERS CIRCLE1st Thurs monthly, Congregational School Room, Pound Green, Guilden Morden. New members welcome. President Sarah Harrison. Mr F Abram, 01763 852 918
KELSHALLHILLSIDE CLAY PIGEON CLUBKelshall off the A505. Open to non members & members. Sporting, Skeet, D.T.L 07779 263314 for details OWLETS (BABIES & TODDLERS)Mons 9.30 – 11.30am Kelshall VH. A friendly group for children up to 4yrs to socialise and learn through play, accompanied by their parent/carer. Natalie Hunn, 01763 287470.
LITLINGTONLITLINGTON BADMINTON CLUBMons 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022LITLINGTON PRE-SCHOOLMon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.15am-12.15pm, Mon and Wed lunch club 12.15am-1pm, Fri lunch club 11.45am-2.45pm. Litlington Village Hall. Rosy 07984 935193 www.litlingtonpreschool.net
MELBOURN JAZZERCISEFun and effective total body workout. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Sarah 07703 422394 [email protected] SWIMMING CLUB Fris 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (ie Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593 MELBOURN AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY (M.A.D.S.)We welcome anyone wishing to join aged 16 yrs or over. Energy and enthusiasm is more important than experience. Also welcome backstage crew for lighting, sound, scenery etc. Contact Donna Sleight on 01763 232622MELBOURN AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887MELBOURN BOWLS CLUBMons 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club welcome new members both genders of any age or experience. Compete in local leagues, playing friendly matches at weekends. Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail [email protected] BRIDGE CLUBMons 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693 [email protected] DYNAMOS FCFor boys and girls 6 yrs up. Play regular football, encouraging children to become part of MDFC. Shepreth [email protected] Gordon Atalker 07770533249MELBOURN HISTORY GROUPConducting historical research about Melbourn
having published 4 books. We help people trying to trace ancestors.Colin Limming 01763 260072 [email protected] JUDO CLUBSats 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.15-12.45pm 10yrs+. Mons 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, [email protected]
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, [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUBSept to April Tues 7.30-9.30pm Foxton VH. Lectures,workshops,competitions.New members warmly welcome. Bruce Huett 01763 232 855, [email protected] PLAYGROUPFor children from 2.5yrs. No need to be out of nappies. Flexible hrs, 15 hrs free to funded children, £3.50 per hr to unfunded children. Tel 07842 151512.MELBOURN SQUASH CLUBThriving 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 [email protected]. Non members 01763 263313 www.melbourn-squash.co.uk ROYSTON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY3rd Mon monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, All Saints Church, Melbourn.Trace your family history www.roystonfhs.org Maureen Faubel 01763 232128SUPPORTERS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCHPlease join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church. All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 260072 [email protected] BADMINTON CLUB Tues Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624;Brian Holson 01763 241195UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A 3rd Weds monthly (not Dec), 2.45pm, MVC. More than 25 activities & learning groups includes a guest speaker. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399
MELDRETHMELDRETH BOWLS CLUBTues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: [email protected] CROQUET CLUBThurs (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players. Janet Pope 01763 248342; [email protected] GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, 2.30 - 4.30pm, Community Room, Elin Way Meldreth. Outings, speakers, refreshments, all welcome. Marian Oakman 01763 261481MELDRETH PRE-SCHOOLFun, friendly environment. Children from 2yrs, nappies not a problem. Competitively priced, childcare vouchers accepted, free places from 3yrs. Variety of sessions, Mon - Fri 9 - 3. Call now to reserve a place for Sept. Contact Kate Pumfleet 01763 261489.NEW MALTON GOLF CLUB Try Golf or Better your Golf, Mons 2 -5.30pm. Sats 1 - 4.30pm Cost £5 All Equipment & Golf Balls provided. Expert Golf Tuition.Contact Brian Mudge F.P.G.A Professional 01763 262200 / 07989 715401 for details.ROYSTON & DIST. MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School also informal workshop, Mons at Meridian
School, term time. New members welcome. Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 [email protected] & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact [email protected] www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk
MELDRETH TENNIS CLUBA 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 220174VALENTINES OLD TIME DANCE CLUBMons 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
REEDREED GARDENING CLUB2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun), ReedVH. A small friendly, all welcome.
REED CRICKET CLUBSats, 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
SANDONSANDON CYGNETS PRE-SCHOOLMon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities. Contact: 01763 287 238SANDON GARDENER’S CLUB2nd Mon monthly, 7.30pm, Sandon VH. A small friendly group, talks, competitions, garden visits & annual show. New members welcome.Tony Barker 01763 288416 [email protected] PRE-SCHOOL LUNCH CLUBMon-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 CLUBTues Steeple Morden VH, beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm, Intermediates 8.20 - 9.30pm. Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug. Couples & Singles welcome. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.comMORDEN RUFFIANS BRIDGE CLUBWe 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 [email protected] MORDEN PLAYERS Directing, Producing, Acting, Stage Managing, Sound and Lights, Making Scenery, Musical Direction & having fun! Contact Louise Bailey 01763 852068 or www.mordenplayers.org.ukSMARTIES PRE-SCHOOL & OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBMon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-12, for 2 - 3yrs. Tues, Wed & Fri 9-1pm & Thurs 9-2pm, for rising 5’s A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team. After School & Holiday Club) 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie 07952 100208 or 01763 852888
THERFIELD THERFIELD VILLAGE PRE- SCHOOL Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm, lunch club until 1.30pm. Therfield VH. High quality care & education for children aged 2yrs 4 mths - rising 5’s, using jolly phonics Katie Kolind 07971 188013
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THRIPLOWKNITTING CLUBAlternate Weds 10am - 12noon, Thriplow VH. Woolgatherers machine knitters, a friendly group 01954 719359LADYBIRD PLAYGROUP & PRE-SCHOOLMon, Tues, Thurs & Fri (various sessions), Thriplow Primary School. We accept Nursery Education Funding. All children 2.5-4.5 yrs. Sharon McGinty 01763 208055 / 208968THE THRIPLOW SOCIETYLocal History, Talks and outings. Contact: Shirley Wittering 01763 208269 http://thriplow.org.uk/cms/thriplowsociety.pc
ROYSTON12 PLATOON ARMY CADET FORCEMons & Weds, 7.15 - 9.30pm, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston. Military Youth: first aid, adventure training, community work, shooting, sports, map & compass. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758 www.Bedsarmycadets.co.ukAEROBIC FITNESS & FUN THE ‘WRIGHT’ WAYMon - 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 243884ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETYA support group for People with Dementia and their Carers to meet for information and support. 1st Weds monthly, 10am - 12pm, Coombs Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston. Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720946034BABY MASSAGEBaby 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 [email protected] TRUSTWe support severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes. Loans, grants, practical help and guidance can be provided. Sally Crane on 07716 121 333 or [email protected] CHOIR - SINGING ALOUDMons 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston. A wide mix of songs from popular, traditional, world music etc. We like to encourage anyone and everyone to sing. www.singingaloud.com or 07916 798 655CORVUS AMATEUR DRAMA SOCIETY (CADS) Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings. All welcome. Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www.cadsroyston.org.ukCORVUS CORNIX BASKETBALLThurs 4 - 10pm, Royston Leisure Centre. Mini Basketball and basketball for all abilities. 8 yrs to adult. Di Charles 01223 207213CORVUS CORNIX LADIES BASKETBALLMons 7.30-9pm. Greneway School, Royston. Female coach, friendly group of ladies. £7 (trial FREE). Age 14+ all abilities. Contact Justine Smith, 01763 853314, 0782 5545266,[email protected] BEREAVEMENTCruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at [email protected] ALLIANCE 1st Tues, 2.15 to 4pm, Committee Room & 3rd Tues monthly, 2.15 - 4pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. Confidential, caring, & non-judgemental. All welcome. Contact Gill Cox [email protected], [email protected] MAJORETTESThurs 5-7pm & Sun 9am-3pm, Coombes Community Centre. Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447FIVE ‘O’ TABLE TENNIS & SOCIAL CLUBWeds 7.30 - 9.30pm (Sept - May), Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and
their friends. Non-league. Jan Harmer 01763 230704FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP2nd Tues monthly, 11.30 - 3pm, Heath Sports Centre. Open to all blind and partially sighted. Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or [email protected] - STARS(Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts) Royston, 6 Days a Week. Melody Movement Baby Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Boys Only Street, Contemporary, Commercial, Body Conditioning, Adult Street Fit, Singing and Musical Theatre [email protected] or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.ukGAY OUTDOOR CLUBA national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy excercise. Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647 for information.GREENFINGERS GARDENING CLUB 4th Weds monthly (not Aug or Dec), 7.30pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston A friendly club with talks, outings, competitions and demonstrations. New members welcome Anne Rayner, 01763 244424 or [email protected] ONLYWe provide support to those who have lost someone to suicide. Contact: Jayne on 07764657576 or [email protected] and effective total body workout. Tues & Thurs eves (inc. BodySculpt) & Sat morning, Greneway School, Royston. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Mon & Thurs eves, Buntingford. Sarah 07703 422394 [email protected] JUDOKWAITues 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, [email protected] & KUNG FUKickboxing Tue 8-9:30pm @Stage Right Studios, Lumen Rd, Royston. Kids Kung Fu (7-10 years) 10:30-11:30am, Adults Kung Fu 11:30-1pm, Sat @Greneway School, Garden Walk, Royston. For further details visit gmax.me.uk, or call Glen on 07563 755 199KUMON MATHS AND ENGLISHKumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities. Royston Study Centre 01763 248562LADIES CIRCLE2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. A social organisation for ladies aged 18 - 45. Pamper evenings, visit to Ely cathedral, Latin dance, chocolate truffle making& fundraising events. Laura Light 07748 847021 or [email protected] KNITTING GROUPMons, 2pm, Royston Library. Tea served, everyone is welcome, no chargeNORDIC WALKINGRoyston & villages. Improve your health & fitness, suitable for all ages and abilities. Shape & tone your whole body, burning more calories than normal walking. Contact Mandy Coar 01763853595, email [email protected] or www.mandycoar.wix.com/nordic-walkingPLAY MUSIC PLAY (FORMERLY MUSIC WITH MUM)Creative music making sessions for families with children under 5. Sessions on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.ukOPEN DOORSYouth club for school years 5-8, Mons 6.30-8pm, Queens Road Methodist Church [email protected] QUILTERS1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre, . Get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 243224
ROTARY CLUB OF ROYSTONTues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, Swimathon – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178ROUND TABLE1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Activities include cider making, truck driving, laser warfare, visits to a nuclear bunker and the Scott Polar Research Institute, plus the occasional curry. Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable.co.ukwww.roystonroundtable.co.ukROYSTON ARTS FESTIVALRoyston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every Septemberwww.roystonartsfestival.orgROYSTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A vigorous local organisation representing the interests of businesses of all sizes. Its fundamental objective is to promote a local enterprise culture in Royston and the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and South Cambs. Rupert Matthews or [email protected] & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 8pm. Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 www.roystonlocalhistory.org.ukROYSTON & DISTRICT MENCAP Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Social calendar, occasional open evenings and fortnightly social club at Meridian School (alternate Tuesdays). New members welcome. Peter Andrew 01763 245363 ROYSTON & DISTRICT TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATIONOrganises 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 [email protected] or 01763 241721ROYSTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORTOffice hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri, Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Tel/Fax/SMS 01763 245228ROYSTON & SAFFRON WALDEN NATIONAL TRUSTLast Fri monthly, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately. Richard Priestley 01799 513120 ROYSTON ARTS SOCIETYTwo afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations per year in various media. Two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, [email protected]. ROYSTON BADMINTON CLUBBassingbourn Sports Centre 8-10pm Tues. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed Teams in a local league.Simon Bromilow 01763 249133 (h) Sarah Ready 01763 243826 (h) www.royston-badminton.co.ukROYSTON BRIDGE CLUBThurs, 7.30pm prompt daily, Market Hill Rooms, Royston. Friendly, competitive bridge, EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained.ROYSTON CHESS CLUBMons from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12). Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or [email protected] CHORAL SOCIETYTues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish
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Church. Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: [email protected] CRICKET CLUBBased in Therfield, we run two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11,12,13 and 14. New players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk
ROYSTON FOLK CLUBOld Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact: Michael Farrow at 01763 249296 for tickets & bookingsROYSTON GOLF CLUBAn 18 hole course & practice facilities. Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome. 01763 243476 www.roystongolfclub.co.ukROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB A small, friendly club who welcome beginers and experienced archers. We meet on Suns on the Heath all year round. Beginers courses and all equipment available. Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.orgROYSTON HOCKEY CLUBTraining: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mons 7-8.30pm, St.Edmunds College.All ladies and men’s teams Weds 7-8.30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks, followed by specific team coaching 8.30 – 9.30pm including “back to hockey” sessions. Junior training Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome www.roystonhockey or Colin Smith 01763 250982 or [email protected] LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB2nd Mon monthly, 12.30 - 3pm, Cambridge Motel, Shepreth. A rriendly group of like minded women meet for a two course lunch, includes speaker. Secretary 01763 243388ROYSTON LIONS CLUB2nd and 4th Weds monthly, 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 01763 231492 or e-mail [email protected] YOUNG VOICESTues 4pm, Methodist Church Hall, Queens Road. Six music making, drama and singing workshops each term for children 5 - 9 yrs.Call Linda Bance 01763 246415 www.playmusicplay.co.ukROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASSMon’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, [email protected] MUSIC CENTRESat 9.15am-12.15pm, Meridian School, Royston Organise choirs, brass, woodwind, string, recorder, guitar & percussion ensembles. Classes for theory of music. Open to school children yr 4 to yr 13. Tessa Williams, 01438 351138 or [email protected] NETBALL CLUBWeds 7.30 - 9pm, A friendly socialable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Tracey Stimson 01763 247634.ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETYThurs, 7.30 - 10pm, Icknield Walk School, Royston. New members welcome. Andrew Fox, 01763 222856 ROYSTON POWER KITERSWeds eves, the Heath. Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club, we can also be found there on other windy days. Training available. www.therpk.co.uk [email protected] 01763249199ROYSTON RNA1st Tues monthly, Royal British Legion (RBL), a good social programme, we also have weekends away. Contact S/M Graham Parry, 28 Water Lane, Melbourn. 01763 261325 [email protected]
ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON Tues 6 - 8pm, Royston Leisure Centre. Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Graham Benstead on 01763 242558ROYSTON RAMBLERSPromoting walking by organising led walks. David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblers-herts-northmiddlesex.org.ukROYSTON ROCKETS BMX CLUB Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959ROYSTON ROUNDERSA mixed, friendly and official Rounders England club for adults and children 14+. Training every Sun 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 [email protected] RUGBY CLUBTues, 7pm The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx. 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am. Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522 ROYSTON RUNNERSTues 6.30pm, beginners 7.30pm, experienced runners. Suns all abilites, 9am long run. Maurice Hill, 01763 241182, 0771 913 2793 www.roystonrunners.orgROYSTON SHORT MAT BOWLS Mons & Weds 2.30 - 4.30pm (Oct - Apr), Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Informal, friendly group. New members welcome. Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or [email protected] SHORT TENNISThurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fris 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exerciseROYSTON SPIRITUAL AWARENESSThurs, 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 CLUBMon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre.Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and [email protected] www.roystonswimmingclub.co.ukROYSTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB Weds 7.30 - 10.30pm, Coombes Community Centre, 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, [email protected], www.roystonttc.com ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB Six floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes, with social & fun sessions. Public courts can be booked via Heath Sports on site (01763 2436130). www.roystontennis.co.uk. Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 261676ROYSTON TIME BANKA 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 [email protected] TOWN BANDThurs 7.30-9.30pm, The Band Room, behind the Manor House Club. Brass Band contesting, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age or standard welcome. www.roystontownband.org.uk Roger Simons, 01763 246929, [email protected] ROYSTON TOWN YOUTH FOOTBALLFA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side teams from U7 to U18, girls and boys football. Please contact Simon Dobson 07815 322605 or Andy Toovey 07540 124524
ROYSTON WEATues 10am-11-30am Royston Town Hall Carol Bradshaw, 01763 268678
ROYSTON WILDLIFE GROUPMonthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tuesday evenings starting at 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm, Town Hall, Royston We are an informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure. Julie Dore, 01954 719395, [email protected] www.roystonwriterscircle.co.uk ROYSTON YOUTH CHOIRThurs 6 – 7pm, Roysia School. For Yr 7 and above with some singing experience. Popular, classical and traditional music in arrangement for upper voices.(Hertfordshire Music Service) Pam Lambert 01763 268667 or [email protected] SWIMMINGSwimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non swimmers to advanced abilities. Lessons after school & Sats. Friendly teachers. Lessons for life! 01799 501293 mob 07947 730287 www.sas-swimming.co.ukSTAGE RIGHT STUDIOSMon - Thurs, 3.30 - 9pm, Sats 9am-3pm. Fully equipped dance studios and music room. 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 on 01763 244866 or [email protected] PRIOR SCHOOL OF DANCINGVarious days & times. Classes for all ages. Mini Movers (18 months-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 or www.stephaniepriordance.co.ukST JOHN AMBULANCEAdults - Weds 7.45 - 10pm, Cadets age 10-17 yrs - Tues 7-8.30pm ; Badgers age 6-10 yrs, Fris 6-7.15pm at St John Ambulance HQ. All welcome to join our friendly group of members to learn First Aid Skills. We provide a first aid service in and around Royston. Sarah Betts 01438 728100
SWIMPLY THE BESTMax 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.ukTIGER TOTS PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICSMorning classes for babies 8 weeks to 3yrs. Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs. Contact Litsa on 07775 853123 or www.tigertots.co.ukTIME TRACKERSLast Sat monthly, Royston Museum. For young people ages 8 -16 yrs who want to explore the objects, buildings and history of the local area. Guided by expert local archaeologist Sylvia Beamon. Carol Kaszak, 01763 242587
TINY TALK BABY SIGNINGBaby signing classes at Coombes Community Centre Fridays from 10am to 11am. Contact Natalie Hanlon [email protected] 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www.tinytalk.co.uk UNDER FIVE’S STORYTIMEFridays 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library
VOLUNTEERINGVolunteer Centre, Royston & District, Royston Hospital, London Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9EN. Denise Graham, 01763 243020 [email protected] www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk
ZUMBA FTNESS CLASSESCome join the party!! The fun way to lose weight and get fit. Mons 10-11am, Coombes Community Centre, Burns rd, Royston. No need to book. Contact Cherie 07743 469119 email [email protected]
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CHURCHESAshwell United Reformed Church 01462 894756Churches Together in Royston & Dis. 07923 883438Bassingbourn Parish Church 01763 244836Bassingbourn URC 01763 245571Fowlmere United Reformed Church 01440 761241Guilden Morden Parish Church 01763 853217Guilden Morden Congregational Church01763 852883 Open House Project 01763 246799Melbourn Baptist Church 01763 261650Melbourn Parish Church 01763 260295Melbourn United Reformed Church 01763 262346Meldreth Parish Church 01763 260295Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440Royston Catholic Church 01763 243117 Royston Methodist Church 01763 256816 Royston Parish Church 01763 246371Royston Spiritualist Church 01223 503345St Marys Church, Ashwell 01462 742 601Therfield Chapel 01763 287220Therfield Parish Church 01763 287364Trinity Life Church 01763 230350Thriplow Parish Church 01763 208132United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley 01763 848077
DENTISTSAshwell Dental 01462 742353The Dentist, Buntingford 01763 271695Priory Dental Centre, Royston 01763 246677Market Hill Dental Care, Royston 01763 244298The Royston Dental Practice 01763 243268
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HALLSAll Saints’ Community Hall, Melbourn 01763 260072Ashwell UR Church Hall 01462 742757Ashwell Village Hall 07805 216869Barkway Village Hall 01763 848347Barley Town House 01763 849488Bassingbourn Village College 01763 246136Coombes Community Centre 01763 248081Eternit Sports and Social Club 01763 260250Fordham Memorial Hall, Therfield 01763 287549Fowlmere Village Hall 08704 649200Greneway School, Royston 0 1763 243650The Guide Hut, Royston 01763 245914Ashwell Village Hall 07805 216869Litlington Village Hall 01763 852809Meldreth Village Hall 01763 262512Melbourn UR Church Hall 01763 246458
Reed Village Hall 01763 848303Royal British Legion 01763 244560Royston Golf Club 01763 242696/ 01763 243476Royston Methodist Hall [email protected] Town FC 07995 820127/ 07772 086709St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston 01763 243117Shepreth Village Hall 01763 261183Steeple Morden Village Hall 01763 853073The Old Bull Inn, Royston 01763 242003Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms 01763 245484 Thriplow Village Hall 01223 839788Whaddon Village Hall 01223 207703
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