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To date, trading in 2012 has been very challenging for us and many other businesses in Royston. We fully understand the economic climate remains stagnant, so we have some hot summer offers to tempt you with, including 25% OFF ALL KIDS CLOTHING in June, July and August. A great way to keep up to date with our weekly offers, is to join us on Facebook and our account name is “ Chapter FIVE ”. offering all our loyalty card customers double discounts up to 24% off on all purchases. If you are saving towards a loyalty card, you will receive up to 12% off on all your purchases in June, a great incentive to get you over the £200 threshold! Please remember these discounts are over and above any product specific reductions.

Summer has at last arrived and we have a fantastic range of evening, party and day dresses by quality brands such as Calvin Klein, French Connection, Fever, Mexx, Crew Clothing and Seasalt. Prices range from £35 to £150 for the dresses and we have printed scarves, boleros, footwear and jewellery to complete the look. We also have an extensive new range of denim jeans by French Connection, Blend, Cosi, Bench and Esprit with fantastic polos, t-shirts and blouses to complement your outfit. We also stock two new, affordable fashion jewellery ranges by “Girls and Pearls” and “White Leaf” with prices from £8 to £20 and they are sold with lovely branded, gift bags.

Guys….we have a huge range of quality shirts, polos, jeans, jackets, suits and footwear by brands including Hilfiger Denim, Crew Clothing, Paolo Vandini, French Connection, Thirty Ten, Calvin Klein and Peter Werth. This summer we have our largest range of shorts, chinos and footwear to rival, if not beat, larger towns and internet prices, and you have it right here on your doorstep! Finally you need to pop in and see our new summers kids range from ages 2-3 through to 10-11. Our main brands are French Connection, Bench and Esprit and prices range from £8 to £55. We stock dresses, jeans, t-shirts, shorts and polos at 25% off. In most cases we are cheaper that the main brands internet prices, so pop in and grab yourself a bargain locally!

12 Angel Pavement . Royston . Hertfordshire T: 01763 246664 www.chapter-five.co.uk

Join Chapter FIVE on

• UP TO 24% OFFALL PURCHASES IN JUNEloyalty card customers only!

• UP TO 12% OFFALL PURCHASES IN JUNEcustomers saving towards loyalty card only!

• 25% OFFALL KIDS CLOTHINGall customers!

Dress by Fever 59.99

Dress by Great Plains £64.99

AT LAST…..It’s last getting warmer!!! We have some really fabulous summer 2013 stock in store with lots of price reductions. 2013 has proved to be a very challenging year to date for Chapter Five and I would like to thank all our customers (in particular our loyalty card customers) who have supported us over the past five years. Your support has been greatly appreciated.Our Great Plains collection for the ladies has been well received and the guys love the new French Connection and Peter Werth range. To tempt you in…during June our loyalty card customers can enjoy discounts up to 15% off all new collections. If you are registered and saving towards your loyalty card, you can enjoy discounts up to 8% off all new collections. If your budget is really tight this year…we do have a dedicated clearance department upstairs for ladies and men, so everyone can purchase previous season stock at 50%-70% off original ticket prices!

MensGents….floral and detailed stripe shirts are in for 2013 and we have some really cool styles for the spring/summer from Hilfiger Denim, French Connection, Peter Werth and Thirty Ten. Also… we now stock shirts by Bewley & Ritch…..they are funky, yet clean and work really well with jeans, chinos or under a formal jacket/suit. We currently have three styles and they range in price from £59.99 to £69.99. We have a small range of Gant polos in stock rrp £75 and we’re selling for just £44.99! To complete the look we have new leather shoes by Frank Wright at just £54.99 in 3 fab colours!LadiesIf you’re the casual type then you will appreciate our new Superdry and Bench ranges where we have jackets, t shirts, jeans, shirts hoodies! If you’re the classic girl then you’ll love the Great

Plains, Fever and Ravel collection…..lots of stripes, floral and pastel colours and we have the best leather summer footwear collection from Ravel for 2013! Added to this we have our Italian fashion collections….lots of floating and draping cotton, silk and linen pieces at affordable prices. So pop in and see for yourself!!! If you like your handbags then we have a large collection including leather from £20 to £85. Don’t forget we stock ladies jeans from size 6 through to six 18 on selected brands from £29.99 to £69.99!KidsWe have a cool kids department at the rear of the store catering for ages 2 through to 12. Brands include French Connection, Bench, Esprit and Name IT and we are currently selling all stock at 40% to 70% off all ticket prices. Typical prices after reductions are now between £5 and £20 so pop in a grab yourself a spring/summer bargain!

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June sees the return of the popular event, Royston Open Secrets on Therfield Heath. Open Secrets is an annual event for all the family to enjoy, showcasing all that the Royston area has to offer. It’s a great way to meet the small businesses and organisations, many of whom don’t have a shop front. Expect arena displays, activities, a classic car show and an agility course for dogs. You can find out more at www.open-secrets.co.uk

Also on the Heath is Royston in Blue, the 5k family fun run/walk in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Last year over 800 people took part, creating a wave of blue across the Heath and raising over £25000 for Teenage Cancer Trust in the process. The event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Royston businesses, which means that all entry fees and sponsorship raised goes direct to the charity. Join in the fun on 23rd June, more info www.roystoninblue.co.uk

Look out too for the fetes and markets throughout the villages: Melbourn, Barkway, Therfield and Orwell have organised traditional events including an Open Gardens, with activities and fun for all.

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To date, trading in 2012 has been very challenging for us and many other businesses in Royston. We fully understand the economic climate remains stagnant, so we have some hot summer offers to tempt you with, including 25% OFF ALL KIDS CLOTHING in June, July and August. A great way to keep up to date with our weekly offers, is to join us on Facebook and our account name is “ Chapter FIVE ”. offering all our loyalty card customers double discounts up to 24% off on all purchases. If you are saving towards a loyalty card, you will receive up to 12% off on all your purchases in June, a great incentive to get you over the £200 threshold! Please remember these discounts are over and above any product specific reductions.

Summer has at last arrived and we have a fantastic range of evening, party and day dresses by quality brands such as Calvin Klein, French Connection, Fever, Mexx, Crew Clothing and Seasalt. Prices range from £35 to £150 for the dresses and we have printed scarves, boleros, footwear and jewellery to complete the look. We also have an extensive new range of denim jeans by French Connection, Blend, Cosi, Bench and Esprit with fantastic polos, t-shirts and blouses to complement your outfit. We also stock two new, affordable fashion jewellery ranges by “Girls and Pearls” and “White Leaf” with prices from £8 to £20 and they are sold with lovely branded, gift bags.

Guys….we have a huge range of quality shirts, polos, jeans, jackets, suits and footwear by brands including Hilfiger Denim, Crew Clothing, Paolo Vandini, French Connection, Thirty Ten, Calvin Klein and Peter Werth. This summer we have our largest range of shorts, chinos and footwear to rival, if not beat, larger towns and internet prices, and you have it right here on your doorstep! Finally you need to pop in and see our new summers kids range from ages 2-3 through to 10-11. Our main brands are French Connection, Bench and Esprit and prices range from £8 to £55. We stock dresses, jeans, t-shirts, shorts and polos at 25% off. In most cases we are cheaper that the main brands internet prices, so pop in and grab yourself a bargain locally!

12 Angel Pavement . Royston . Hertfordshire T: 01763 246664 www.chapter-five.co.uk

Join Chapter FIVE on

• UP TO 24% OFFALL PURCHASES IN JUNEloyalty card customers only!

• UP TO 12% OFFALL PURCHASES IN JUNEcustomers saving towards loyalty card only!

• 25% OFFALL KIDS CLOTHINGall customers!

Dress by Fever 59.99

Dress by Great Plains £64.99

AT LAST…..It’s last getting warmer!!! We have some really fabulous summer 2013 stock in store with lots of price reductions. 2013 has proved to be a very challenging year to date for Chapter Five and I would like to thank all our customers (in particular our loyalty card customers) who have supported us over the past five years. Your support has been greatly appreciated.Our Great Plains collection for the ladies has been well received and the guys love the new French Connection and Peter Werth range. To tempt you in…during June our loyalty card customers can enjoy discounts up to 15% off all new collections. If you are registered and saving towards your loyalty card, you can enjoy discounts up to 8% off all new collections. If your budget is really tight this year…we do have a dedicated clearance department upstairs for ladies and men, so everyone can purchase previous season stock at 50%-70% off original ticket prices!

MensGents….floral and detailed stripe shirts are in for 2013 and we have some really cool styles for the spring/summer from Hilfiger Denim, French Connection, Peter Werth and Thirty Ten. Also… we now stock shirts by Bewley & Ritch…..they are funky, yet clean and work really well with jeans, chinos or under a formal jacket/suit. We currently have three styles and they range in price from £59.99 to £69.99. We have a small range of Gant polos in stock rrp £75 and we’re selling for just £44.99! To complete the look we have new leather shoes by Frank Wright at just £54.99 in 3 fab colours!LadiesIf you’re the casual type then you will appreciate our new Superdry and Bench ranges where we have jackets, t shirts, jeans, shirts hoodies! If you’re the classic girl then you’ll love the Great

Plains, Fever and Ravel collection…..lots of stripes, floral and pastel colours and we have the best leather summer footwear collection from Ravel for 2013! Added to this we have our Italian fashion collections….lots of floating and draping cotton, silk and linen pieces at affordable prices. So pop in and see for yourself!!! If you like your handbags then we have a large collection including leather from £20 to £85. Don’t forget we stock ladies jeans from size 6 through to six 18 on selected brands from £29.99 to £69.99!KidsWe have a cool kids department at the rear of the store catering for ages 2 through to 12. Brands include French Connection, Bench, Esprit and Name IT and we are currently selling all stock at 40% to 70% off all ticket prices. Typical prices after reductions are now between £5 and £20 so pop in a grab yourself a spring/summer bargain!

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All Aspects of hard and soft landscaping

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FencingPatios & DeckingBlock Paving Garden WallingPondsWater Features

TurfingGrass CuttingGarden MaintenancePlantingTree workHedge Cutting / Pruning

Garden Design – complete makeovers

FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICETel / Fax: 01763 262 126 | Mobile: 07800 577 617

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• Fencing• Patios & Decking• Block Paving• Garden Walling• Ponds• Water Features• Turfing• Grass Cutting• Garden Maintenance• Planting• Tree Work• Hedge Cutting / Pruning• Garden Design - complete makeovers

ROYSTONSCAFFOLDING &ROOFING CONTRACTORS

01763 24624407768 815539

Over 30 Years Experience

www.roystonscaffoldingandroo ng.co.uk

Domestic • Commercial • Industrial

• All Types of Scaffolding • All Aspects of Slated Roo ng • Flat Roofs • Tiled Roo ng •• Free Estimates • Competitive Prices • CITB-ConstructionSkills Registered •

Friendly, Reliable & Professional Service

Renovations

SUPERIORPROPERTY RENOVATIONS

01763 29033507525 [email protected]

www.ashtonrenovations.co.uk

WOODWORK | ELECTRICS & TESTING | PAINTING & DECORATING

BATHROOMS | KITCHENS | TILING | PLASTERING | FLOORING

FREEQUOTATIONS

• Electrical

• Fire

• Security

• 2�/7 Emergency Service

Safety First (Herts) Ltd

The Safe Way is the Best Way

24 Kipling RoadRoyston, HertfordshireSG8 7DT 01763 242186

07717 54555507766 003174

www.safetyfirstherts.co.uk

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marshallsproperties.co.uk

01763 247788

Is choosing an estate agent leaving you stumped?

SpaDESaTTHEREaDy!ExpLORiNGTHEHiDDENHiSTORyOfMELDRETH

Meldreth Local History Group’s latest project will begin in earnest this month, when ten test pits are dug at various locations around the village on the weekend of 8th and 9th June. Over 40 volunteers will be involved each day. MLHG has received an Heritage Lottery Fund All Our Stories grant to finance the project, which it hopes will reveal information about how the village developed and evolved.

The Group is working closely with Cambridge University’s Cambridge Community Heritage (CCH) team and Dr Carenza Lewis, head of CCH and former Time Team presenter, has already made several visits to the village in connection with the project.

Several of the pits will be open to the public, so please come along and have a look at what we are digging up! Locations will be published on our website, www.meldrethhistory.org.uk, closer to the time but will include pits at the British Queen, Flambards Close, Fieldgate Nurseries and Chiswick End. Just look out for the blue and white balloons around the village which will mark our public digs, or speak to one of our volunteers that weekend. More test pits will be dug on 6th/7th July and 17th/18th August.

For more information visit www.meldrethhistory.org.uk or contact Kathryn Betts on (01763) 268428 or email [email protected].

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British Window & GeneralCleaning Company

We operate the Reach & Wash Systemusing purified water

from the safety of the ground without the need to use ladders.

Pure water consumes dirt and algaeand cleans frames at the same time.

Domestic & Commercial work undertaken.

www.gilbros.co.ukTel:- 01763 853322

Mobile 07836342547Gilbros Ltd 34 The Green, Steeple Morden, Herts, SG8 0NB.

Dark Lane Forge“You can draw it, I can make it”

Lucas LingBlacksmith

Phone: 01763 838876Mobile: 0754 523 3939Email: [email protected]

Timber Restorations

A friendly localservice for all typesof antique & modernfurniture

free estimates &advice given on

all work

collection &delivery arranged

Unit 1 Hyde Hall Barns Sandon Nr.Buntingford, SG9 0RU.Tel: 01763 274849

Web: www.timberrestorations.co.uk

all types of furniture repairstraditional french polishing & wax?ingveneering & decorative woodworkmodern lacquer finishesleather inlays for desks, bureaux etcfull upholstery servicefull paint stripping service

A complete restoration service

Timber Restorations

A friendly local businessoffering a complete restorationservice for all your furnitureand upholstery requirementsCall us today for a competitivequote

Free estimates &advice given on allwork

Collection & deliveryservice available

Unit 1 Hyde Hall Barns Sandon Nr. Buntingford,Hertfordshire, SG9 0RU.

Tel: 01763 274849Web: www.timberrestorations.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

All types of furniture repairsFull upholstery serviceVeneering & decorative woodworkModern lacquer finishesLeather inlays for desks, bureaux etc.Traditional french polishing & waxingFull paint stripping service caustic & non-caustic

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Twelve Beautiful Gardens

Open From 1pm to 5pm

Price: £5 per AdultRefreshments in the Congregational

Church, Guilden Morden

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SOGifTEDCOUNTERCOLLECTiONaNDMaiLfULfiLLMENT

Local online business So Gifted has moved to new premises on Highfields Business Park, just off the A1198 in Kneesworth, and is proud to launch its So Quick Counter Collection service.

Nici Martin launched gift and homewares company So Gifted.co.uk online in 2003, when she and friends struggled to find good quality, fun and educational toys for their small children. The site offers a wealth of unique gifts for all budgets and all occasions.

Since then, the business has grown phenomenally, launching sister sites SoGiftedEducation.co.uk which provides inspirational teaching and learning aids to schools and nurseries, and MyGreenWellies.co.uk, jam-packed full of new and innovative products for the experienced or novice gardener.

The new premises mean that local customers can place orders online and opt to collect their orders free of charge from Highfields Business Park. So Quick Counter Collection is available 10am-5pm Monday to Friday, with orders placed before 3pm ready to collect that same day.

In addition, So Gifted is offering a fulfillment service to other local businesses. Perhaps you run an online shop but are struggling to fulfill the orders from home? Or your time is spent packing up and sending brochures and mailings? One such company that So Gifted fulfill orders for is ThisHealth.com, a Super Foods, enzymes, vitamins and oils retailer which offers superior quality products at an affordable price. Taking advantage of So Gifted’s great courier and Royal Mail networks could be a cost effective solution for your business.To find out more visit • www.sogifted.co.uk • www.sogiftededucation.co.uk • www.mygreenwellies.co.ukYou can speak to Nici Martin by calling 01763 241111So Gifted, Unit 4a, Highfields Business Park, Old North Road, Kneesworth, Herts SG8 5JT

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ORWELLOpENGaRDENS

Ten gardens are opening in Orwell this month, ranging from tiny cottage gardens to extensive landscapes with a wide range of flowers, trees & shrubs, original garden designs and innovative landscaping.

Other attractions include cream teas, traditional afternoon teas, plant sale, ice creams, teddy bear treasure hunt, phoenix cards & decorated wheelbarrow competi-tion

All proceeds go to St Andrew’s Parish Church, Orwell. The church will be open all day, so listen to the organists playing in the afternoon, find out about bellringing or admire the wonderful flower arrange-ments.Orwell village, Cambridgeshire, Sun-day 9th June, gardens open 1 – 6 pm Programmes £5 (children £1)

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Creating a

in Your Home

Designer Finish

Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday,9am to 4pm Saturdays. Ample Free Parking

Visit our extensive showroom at:

T: 01763 262413Introducing the

T: 01223 870011

Fabrics

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Designers, suppliers and installers of Quality Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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Phone : 01763 245000 Mobile : 07885 212673www.trademarkkitchensandbedrooms.co.uk

12 Melbourn Road, Royston, Herts SG8 7DE New Showroom now at: 27 Royston Road, Foxton, Cambs CB22 6SE Tel 01223 870440

All of the kitchens, bedrooms and bathroomsare designed and installed by us personally,

including additional services like tiling, electrical and plumbing work too.

So please feel free to ask us to design/quote for your new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom or even all three.

Quality kitchens, bedrooms & bathrooms with a personal touch.

Telephone 01763 852 288Mobile 07768 200 070

E - [email protected] our work at www.southcambslandscapes.co.uk

complete design,build & planting service

patios, paving,paths & walling

timber decking,pergolas & trellis work

ponds & water features designed & built

gravel & block paving driveways

natural & artificialturf installed

fencing, all types supplied & erected

design • construction • planting • aftercareThe stunning garden you’ve always dreamt

of owning is closer than you think

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Bringing Outdoor Space to Lifedesign • construction • planting

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MELBOURNViLLaGEfETE&MUSiCONTHEMOORWe’ve a doggy theme this year. The Dog and Duck show are

back to show us more Collie and duck antics. Has your dog got talent? If so, sign up for the Dog Show. For inspiration we’ve in-vited the Chasing Tails Fly Ball team to demonstrate this dog sport.

The arena will be busy with regulars like egg throwing and tug of war – there is a tug of war trophy up for grabs. The Electral-ites majorette display will wow us. T he Sawston Steel Band will debut with tunes from Nice ‘n’ Jumpy to Rock Around the Clock. Regulars, the Double Take Barber Shop Quartet will wander the field, singing a-cappella. We’re looking forward to another classic vehicles great turnout.

Later in the day Music on the Moor will feature The Remnants playing Rock/Pop/Soul covers from the 50s to the present. Supporting local bands will include Lipstick Torpedo, Inck and The Mockingbirds. We will also have a special hypnotic show by the MADS cast.

Stalls and attractions will amuse all age groups. And new for this year, don’t miss our traditional competitions. Categories include cakes, preserves, flower arranging, vegetable animals, photography, mini gardens, and a kids colouring competition.

As well as our usual bar, BBQ, and tea/cake selection, we are introducing spit roasts, sweet and savoury crepes and freshly cooked donuts, as well as the ever essential ice cream van!Melbourn Village Fete, Saturday 29th June,1pm till latewww.melbournfete.co.uk

THERfiELDViLLaGEfETETherfield’s annual village fete raises much-need-

ed funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the village church, and offers fun attractions for all the family.

The fete will be in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin’s Church and key attrac-tions this year include fantastic raffle prizes including luxury hampers x 3 ‘Champagne Breakfast’ ‘Morning Coffee’ ‘Afternoon Tea’, a host of exciting activities including a Segway bike course to navigate, bouncy castle, toys/crafts/cakes/plants and the ever competitive welly-wangling competition. There will be mouth-watering refreshments to tempt you including bar and BBQ and cream teas Saturday, 22nd June, 2-5pm www.therfieldfete.co.uk

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Meet-in Melbourn is a new networking initiative in Melbourn to bring people together who perhaps have just moved in to the village or who want to make new friends and acquaintances with a view to arranging social events such as visits to the cinema and theatre, dining out, walks or just

meeting regularly in the local. Meetings are monthly, rotated around the pubs in the village. Already there has been a team at a local quiz night and a meal out.

CATalyst volunteers have started recording the working life stories of older residents in Melbourn. This is for the WISEArchive digital project. If you have a story to tell or would like to be involved with the interviewing please DO contact us.

By the time you are reading this article the first community car boot sale organised by CATalyst will have been held at Melbourn Village College and there are more to come. Look out for posters around the village and on the CATalyst webpage. CATalyst is grateful to MVC for use of the school grounds.

Also, in partnership with stART, CATalyst will have supported a two day Creative Volunteering initiative to encourage volunteers to build on and explore their own creativity. The volunteers then have the opportunity to use their skills in organising creative activity sessions in community settings.

Please look out for the CATalyst red gazebo at the Melbourn village fete on Saturday 29th June. Come along and find out what volunteer-ing opportunities are on offer and try your luck at the tombola. CATalyst would like to thank the Village Fete Committee for their recent kind donation.

CATalyst is always encouraging more people to volunteer locally and especially to become members of the Committee. In particular the Committee needs representatives from younger people, those who have experi-ence of disabilities, a fund raiser/bid writer and an events organiser.

If you are interested and want to find out more please contact us either by email at: [email protected] or phone CATalyst on: 0774 953 0112

OUT & ABOUT MEET-iNMELBOURNCommunity Action Together: Melbourn

CATalyst

( Community Action Together)

Update

CATalyst continues to develop steadily and a number of events have taken place since the beginning of this year. So that more people can find out about new events there is now a CATalyst webpage, so just follow the link on the village website to find out what is being planned.

Meet-in Melbourn is a new networking initiative to bring people together who perhaps have just moved in to the village or who want to make new friends and acquaintances with a view to arranging social events such as visits to the cinema and theatre, dining out, walks or just meeting regularly in the local. Meetings are monthly, rotated around the pubs in the village. Already there has been a team at a local quiz night and a meal out. Look out for posters in the village or check the dates on the CATalyst webpage.

CATalyst volunteers have started recording the working life stories of older residents in Melbourn. This is for the WISEArchive digital project. If you have a story to tell or would like to be involved with the interviewing please DO contact us.

By the time you are reading this article the first community car boot sale organised by CATalyst will have been held at Melbourn Village College and there are more to come. Look out for posters around the village and on the CATalyst webpage. CATalyst is grateful to MVC for use of the school grounds.

“MEET-iN-MELBOURN”Are you new to the area or live in Melbourn or surrounding villages, but feel a little isolated as you don’t know many people in the community?Meet-in-Melbourn is a new networking ini-tiative to bring people together to make new contacts with a view to sharing ideas for social events such as quiz nights, theatre trips and days or evenings out with a group of like-minded people in the local area.If you are interested, the initial dates booked to meet up have been arranged by Diane to take place in:

The Dolphin Pub, Melbourn – Satur-day14th Sept 3 – 5 pmThe Green Man, Shepreth Saturday 22nd June and Saturday 13th July 4 – 6 pm Further dates to be advised!Please come along!mobile: 0774 953 0112 email: [email protected]


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Kitchens BathroomsTiles Carpets & Flooring

“A personal service to local retail and trade customers”

01763 245888Opening Hours Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pmSunday: by appointment onlyUnit 5 South Close, Royston, Herts, SG8 5UH

[email protected]

www.roystonhomestore.co.uk

We cater for all Budgets and Tastes Ample Free Parking4 Large ShowroomsFree Design ServiceFitting Service Available

Timber Restorations

A friendly local servicefor all types of antique &modern furniture

free estimates &advice given on allwork

collection & deliveryarranged

Unit 1 Hyde Hall Barns Sandon Nr. Buntingford, SG9 0RU.Tel: 01763 274849

Web: www.timberrestorations.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

all types of furniture repairstraditional french polishing & wax?ingveneering & decorative woodworkmodern lacquer finishesleather inlays for desks, bureaux etcfull upholstery servicefull paint stripping service

A complete restoration service

Timber RestorationsSpecialist Timber Stripping Service

Free estimates & advice given on all work

We are able to offer a complete paint and lacquer strippingservice, and can strip all types of timber from hardwoods tosoftwoods.We can strip all types of furniture, and doorsinternal and external taking them right back to the wood.

If you have a piece of furniture of some doors withexcessive paint build up on them give us a call and we willgive you a no obligation quote to strip these back to barewood.

Collection & delivery service available

Other services we provide:

Unit 1 Hyde Hall Barns Sandon Nr. Buntingford,Hertfordshire, SG9 0RU.

Tel: 01763 274849Web: www.timberrestorations.co.uk


All types of furniture repairsFull upholstery service including leatherVeneering & decorative woodworkModern lacquer finishes, clear and colouredLeather inlays for desks, bureaux etc.Traditional french polishing & waxing

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Call for a frEE no obligation quotation 01223 871117/07717 576126

Roof and ridge tiles repaired, replaced, leaks mended

Flue liners installed

Soffit, fascias and bargeboards – repaired, capped, cleaned, painted or new replacements

repairs, maintenance and cleaning solutions for your high up and hard to reach places!

External painting – right up to eaves

Roof cleaning – specialist pressure jet washing

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A SPECIALLY composed piece of music is to be performed at a Royston Arts Festival Occasional Event concert this June.

The talented pianists, the Cann Twins, will include the work in a concert at the Royston Parish Church on Friday 28 June.

The work, The Gaudete Suite, was written by Michael Elliott to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the building of the Augustinian Priory in Royston.

Other works to be included in the concert will be by Mozart, Liszt, Bizet and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

The concert will be supporting cHALLenge, the group raising cash to provide a parish hall. Claire and Antoinette Cann said, “We’re delighted that the concert is supporting cHALLenge as the new Parish Hall will be a wonderful facility for the whole community.”

The Cann Twins have travelled the world giving recitals and the Doha Times describes their performance as ‘world class’.

Tickets cost £10 (£8 concessions) and £5 (under-19 and student) and are available online at www.roystonartsfestival.org or Julia Garfit on 01763 242137.This year’s Royston Arts Festival will run from September 21 – September 29.

If you would like to volunteer during the Festival, please contact Tina Filby at [email protected]

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Formed in 2009, Meldreth Monday Art Group currently has 11 members - 6 men and 5 women. We meet informally, usually fort-nightly, at Meldreth Church Hall. In the good weather and summer time we may sometimes meet at an outdoor location. Casual group visits to London Art Galleries have also been arranged.

Members paint a wide variety of subjects, in whatever medium they choose, watercol-our and acrylic being the most popular. The group includes some experienced artists and some relative beginners. We paint in a friendly atmosphere encouraging each other and com-menting constructively on each other’s work.

There are no membership fees and no com-mittee. The cost of hall hire is shared equally between us. Meldreth Monday Art Exhibition, until 20th July, Royston and District Museum

MELBOURNpHOTOGRapHiCCLUB

For the first time this club is running a summer programme. All photographers in the area are welcome to join us on Friday 7th June from 6pm at The Green in Barrington.

The Royal Oak hosts the local classic car club. Getting there as the cars arrive should net some good pictures. The village is beautiful and there are some wetlands on the outskirts towards Shepreth.

For further information or any queries please e mail [email protected]

The club restarts its winter programme on Tuesday 17th September at Foxton Village Hall at 7.30pm.

New members, of any skill level, warmly welcome. For more details and some exam-ples of members photographs please visit our new website at www.melbourn-photo-graphic-club.co.uk

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Wednesday 12th June, 6.00 to 7.30pmtherfield First school is an ofsted rated outstanding village school providing a fun creative curriculum approach to learning, personalised to meet the needs of all our children.

• small classes & high staffing ratio • outstanding behaviour • excellent eyFs outside learning environment • a specialist music teacher and outstanding music provision• a wide range of sporting opportunities & specialist coaching

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• Privately owned family- run practices, providing continuity of care• We guarantee a same day appointment for ill pets• Open weekdays and Saturday mornings• We provide our own emergency cover• Neuterings and other surgeries• Vaccinations, worming and flea treatments• Weight checks, dietary advice and food• Dental care and extractions

We are approachable, sympathetic, understanding and helpful - we will listen.

Royston Veterinary CentreNewmarket Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9GH

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THEBRiTiSHREDCROSSiNHERTfORDSHiREThe British Red Cross is well-known

for its work bringing aid and relief to the scenes of disasters and conflicts around the world. Less well-known is the range of community services provided by Red Cross volunteers across the UK. Led by trained volunteers, the charity works to help people prepare for and deal with crisis every day here in Hertfordshire. Some of the local services include:Health and social care

Red Cross volunteers are on hand to pro-vide short-term care in the home for adults who need help or reassurance to get back to their normal routine after a hospital stay, or after disruption due to crises such as illness, bereavement, or breakdown.

Volunteers are trained to help with a wide range of needs, including transport to and from medical appointments, prescription collection, help with shopping, meal preparation or light housework, visits to family and friends and assistance with keeping up hobbies or social ac-tivities, or even finding new ones. This service gets people back on their feet, and can even help them avoid being readmitted to hospital.

The Red Cross also runs a medical equipment loan service, which hires out wheelchairs and offers short-term loans of equipment like backrests, bath seats, walking sticks and frames, commodes, bedpans and urinals.Emergency response

Red Cross emergency response teams can be called out any time of the day or night to the scene of a fire, or another crisis such as an evacuation, industrial accident or flood. They offer comfort and practical help to the victims of the incident, often with the help of a Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS) vehicle, which is equipped with a shower, spare clothes, blankets, hygiene packs, food and drink, first aid kits and other emergency supplies. Volunteers may support people who suddenly find themselves in crisis by helping to arrange temporary accommodation, advising them on other organisations and agencies which can help, and providing emotional support to help them cope.First aid

The Red Cross wants everyone to learn life-saving skills so that they are prepared when emer-gency strikes. It runs a range of first aid training courses which can be tailored to meet the needs of different groups, and also offers first aid tips through its website and a mobile app.

As well as first aid training, the Red Cross provides skilled and equipped first aid volunteers for public events. Red Cross Week

Annually, the Red Cross holds a week of fundraising and awareness-raising activity based around public collections and local events, between 5th and 11th May. 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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The Local Butcher

Come and see the experts, you do not get advice from a shelf!

New Summer opening times: Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm, Sat 8am – 2pm

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The Greenhouse Markets Every Thursday - Fashion and Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Every Friday - Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pmEvery Sunday - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

Orwell Pannier Market1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st June10-12pm Orwell Village Hall

Cambridge Arts and Crafts Market1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st June9.30am - 3.30pm Linton Village College

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th June 9am - 12noon Village Hall

Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th Junefrom 11am - 3pm Wimpole HallSandon Farmers’ Market3rd Saturday monthly Sat 15th June9.30am - 12noonVillage Hall

Shepreth Village Hall MarketLast Saturday monthlySat 29nd June1pm - 5pmVillage Hall

Croydon Village MarketLast Sunday monthlySun 30th June10.30am - 1pmVillage Hall

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paLazzORECipEOfTHEMONTH:iNSaLaTaTRiCOLOREThis week Italy celebrates Festa Della Repubblica, the remembrance day by which the nation gained independence by voting out the monarchy after the fall of Fascism in 1946. The day is celebrated with food and wine festivals in the patriotic red, white and green colors of Italy, such as the classic Insalata Tricolore...

Ingredients• 2 avocados• 200g smoked salmon• Tin of beetroot in own juices• 1 lemon• 250g cream cheese• Seasoning

Method1. Open the beetroot and reserve the beetroot pieces for another day. Soak the smoked salmon in beetroot juice for 30mins then drain off.2. Meanwhile prepare the avocado. Slice in half lengthways and pull the two halves apart. Using a spoon gently pluck out the stone and place the avocado flat side down on a chopping board.3. From the top of the avocado make slices across approximately half a centimeter thick so that you end up with roughly eight short “C” shaped pieces.4. Run a piece of lemon around the inside of a medium sized ramekin and arrange the avocado into the bottom to make a flat covered surface. The lemon will stop the avocado from going brown.5. Next mix the cream cheese in a bowl with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper and a slight squeeze of lemon juice.6. Add a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top of the avocado in the ramekin about 1cm in thick-ness.7. Top the cream cheese mixture with the beetroot-infused salmon to make the third layer, then cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.8. When you are ready to serve the dish run a warm knife around the inside of the ramekin and turn out on a plate, and complement with slices of beef tomato, sliced buffalo mozzarella and sprigs of basil topped with olive oil.A truly colorful dish! Buon Appetito!

Royston Cave are looking for Guides and Attendants on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 2.15 to 5.15 and (in August only) Wednesdays (same hours) Volunteers would have to give a minimum of 15 hours i.e. 5 sessions over the season.

Royston Day Centre are looking for Lunch helpers to go on a rota to help weekly/fortnightly or monthly on Tues-days, Thursdays or Fridays for approx. 3 hours

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Wimbledon is almost here so break out the Pimm’s, sunshine and strawberries and cream!Pimm’s is a fantastic liqueur and far too versatile to be enjoyed exclusively in one cocktail, so here are a couple of variations as well as the original Pimm’s and lemonade... After all it has been almost twelve months since we have seen the sun!

Pimm’s & LemonadeTake a tall glass filled with ice and add 1/3 Pimms, 2/3 lemonade with some mint, a slice of cucumber, some orange and a couple of strawberries.

Pimm’s & GingerTake a tall glass filled with ice and add 1/3 Pimm’s, 2/3 Ginger Ale, a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint

Pimm’s RoyalIn a Champagne Flute add 25mls of Pimm’s then top up with Prosecco and garnish with a strawberry

Pimm’s DueceTake a tall ice filled glass and add 1/3 Pimms, 1/3 orange juice and 1/3 cranberry juice then garnish with a strawberry and slice of orange.

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What’s onGive BloodRoyston Town Hall, Thurs 20th June 1 – 3.15pm & 4.30 – 7pm

Monthly Craft MarketSat 1st June, 9.30am - 3.30pm Free admission, free parkingTea, coffee, drinks and cakes for sale at the Atrium caféLinton Village CollegeContact: 01223 890219

Antiques & Vintage FairSun 2nd June, 10am - 4pmHomemade cakes & refreshmentsEntry fee appliesBarkway Village Hall, SG8 8BSContact: 01763 289748, [email protected]

Volunteers Week Drop-inWeds 5th June, 10.30am – 12.30noonMorning refreshments at the new Volunteer Centre offices, and get to know each otherRoyston & District Volunteer CentreRoyston Town Hall Annex, Melbourn Street, Royston SG8 7DAContact: 01763 243020, www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk

Pilates ClassesStarts Wed 5th June, 5pm and 6pmBeginners level, booking essentialRoyston Complementary Health CentreBookings: 01763 247440

Meiru’s Chinese Cooking ClassesSix week course starts Wed 5th June, Every Wed, 6.45pm – 8.45pm Limited Spaces availableMeridian School, RoystonContact: 07935 212398, [email protected]

Whistle Down the Wind (Lytton Players)Wed 5th - Sat 8th June, 7.45pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Messy Church LiteThurs 6th June, 9.30 - 11amFree and open to all pre-schoolers and their carersCoffee, snacks and playtimeSt John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: [email protected]

Let all the WorldThurs 6th June, 7.30pm Rev Dr Janet Wootton, director of Training at the Congregational Federation will talk about “Let all the World” singing with the worldwide churchGuilden Morden Congregational Church, Pound Green, Guilden MordenContact: 01767 67768

Royston Rock FestivalFri 7th June, 5.30 – 11pmThe Heath, RoystonTickets: 01763 243613

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke JewellerySat 8th June, open all dayJewellery and classic cars, a classic car studio where you can also relax in the summer sun on our decked area with a delicious treat from our jewellery coffee shopHalls Green Jewellery Centre, Weston, SG4 7DPInfo: www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Church Farm ArdeleySun 9th June, 9am – 5pmAs part of Open Farm Sunday, visit this popular Hertfordshire farm with a variety of family activities. Free entry, with a charge for certain activitiesChurch Farm, Ardeley, Stevenage, SG2 7AHContact: 01438 861447, www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

Antiques & Vintage FairSun 9th June, 10am - 4pmHomemade cakes & refreshmentsEntry fee appliesCottered Village Hall, SG9 9QW Contact: 01763 289748, [email protected]

Solitaire Farm, GamlingaySun 9th June, 10.30am – 4pmCome and see our pigs, sheep, chickens and ducks. Events on the day will include a sheep dog display. Visit our farm shop, refreshments will also be avalible and a hog roast. As part of Open Farm Sunday.Drove Road, Gamlingay, Sandy SG19 3NYContact: 01767 650884, www.solitairefarm.co.uk

Burwash ManorSun 9th June, 11am – 4pmMeet the farmer and his animals, tractor and trailer rides, farm walks, a barbeque, beer tent, a visit from the RSPB and heaps of children’s activities. Theme this year is perfect pork... so children will be able to meet the pigs (and hopefully some little piglets, too!), talk to the farmer about how they look after them,

then have a fantastic time making their own sausages. New Road, Barton, CB23 7EYContact: www.burwashmanor.com

Royston Open SecretsSun 9th June, 11am – 4pmEntertainment, exhibitions, bar, food, activities and much moreFree entryThe Heath, Royston Contact: www.open-secrets.co.uk

Orwell Open GardensSun 9th June, 1 – 6pm10 gardens open, ranging from tiny cottage gardens to extensive landscapes with a wide range of flowers, trees & shrubs, original garden designs and innovative landscapingOrwell, Cambridgeshire

College Farm, DuxfordSun 9th June, 2-5pmMeet the animals, tractor and trailer rides, static machinery display. As part of Open Farm Sunday.College Farm, Grange Road, Duxford, CB22 4QFContact: 01223 839002, www.russellsmithfarms.co.uk

Reed Gardening ClubSun 9th June, 8pmLondon Open Squares bus tripVillage Hall, Reed

Baby Massage Tues mornings, starts 11th June, 10amRoyston Complementary Health CentreContact: 01763 247440

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Baby YogaTues mornings, starts 11th June, 11.30am Beginner and improver classesRoyston Complementary Health CentreContact: 01763 247440

Care and Support Advice FairWed 12th JuneHelp for people who are interested in setting up their own local care or support service in their communityStevenage, contact for detailsContact: 07584 211756, [email protected]

Therfield First School Open EveningWed 12th June, 6 - 7.30pmCome and see for yourself what Therfield has to offer your childTherfield First School, The Causeway, Therfield, SG8 9PPContact: 01763 287284, www.therfield.herts.sch.uk

Ballet Cymru: A Midsummer Night’s DreamWed 12th June, 7.45pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Reed Gardening ClubWed 12th June, 8pmA talk on badgersVillage Hall, Reed

Royston Day Centre General MeetingThurs 13th June, 2pmAn annual general meeting of the Royston Day Centre Everyone welcomeThe Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston SG8 9AZContact: 01763 244229

Ballet Cymru: Romeo and JulietThurs 13th June, 7.45pmGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Charity Golf Day Fri 14th June, 12noonFeaturing many popular golfing competitions including longest drive, nearest the pin, putting competition. Chesfield Downs Golf & Country Club, GraveleyContact: [email protected] or 07764 475391

Pub Quiz Night Fri 14th June, 7.30pm4 – 6 people per teamRoyston Town Football Club, Garden Walk, RoystonContact: 07725 226744

Race Night Fri 14th June, 7.30pmTo raise funds for Meldreth Pre-SchoolLicensed bar, chilli and hot potatoes, entry fee applies Bets can be placed on each race; races will be shown on a big screenMeldreth Village HallContact: 07968 348893

Tai ChiStarts 15th JuneRoyston Complementary Health CentreContact: 01763 247440

The Pulsatillas Sat 15th June, 7.30pmAn Evening with Sarah Harrison and friends in aid of Home-Start Royston and South CambsTickets to include a glass of wine Meldreth Village Hall, High Street, MeldrethTickets: 01763 262262, [email protected]

Royston Lions Quiz Night Sat 15th June, 7.45pmWith bar and raffleTeams of up to 8 Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, RoystonContact: 01763 231492

Father’s DaySun 16th June, 10.45amHomemade soup at lunch timeTea coffee and cakes served all afternoonAll donations will be given to Diabetes UKBassingbourn URC, South End, Bassingbourn

Music in the GardenSun 16th June, 12.30 - 3.30pmWith the Royston Town Band and a buffet lunchQueenbury, Church Lane, ReedBookings: 01763 848353

Messy ChurchThurs 20th June, 9.30 - 11amFree and open to all pre-schoolers and their carersCoffee, snacks, craft, story & songSt John the Baptist Church, Royston Contact: [email protected]

Meet-In-MelbournSat 22nd June, 4 - 6pmThis is a new networking idea to bring people together for social events such as quiz nights, theatre trips and days out with a group of like-minded people in the local area. Everyone welcomeThe Green Man, SheprethContact: 0774 953 0112 Meldreth Manor FeteSat 22nd June, 2 – 5pmGames and activities for everyone. Keyhole’s School of Driving is offering driver taster sessions, for 14 years of age and upwards in the school car park, with all proceeds to the school. Pet Dog Show with all kinds of classifications and prizes up for grabs. Raffle, bar and café and cakes galore!Meldreth Manor School, Fenny Ln Meldreth, SG8 6LG

Royston Parish Church FeteSat 22nd June, 9.30am All the usual stalls, games and attractionsPriory Memorial Gardens, Royston

Barkway Village MarketSat 22nd June, 10am - 4pm Set in the grounds of one of Barkway’s attractive old houses, the famous Market has become a Hertfordshire tradition in its own right. Stalls, fun and activities throughout the day.Contact: 01763 849073, [email protected]

Discovering Inspiration Through DesignSat 22nd June, 11amOur Head of Design, Rebecca Howarth will talk you through all things design related North Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm, Halls GreenContact: 01462 790565, www.hkjewellery.co.uk

Ashwell Village Family Fun DaySat 22nd June, 12noon - 4pmOpen swimming pool, live music, donkey rides, BBQ, refreshments and bar, stalls, Fire Engine, face painting and entertainmentAshwell School, Silver Street, Ashwell, Herts SG7 5QL

Summer Fair Sat 22nd June, 2 - 4pmLots of stalls and games, bouncy castles, beer tent, hot dogs and prize drawIcknield Walk First School, Royston

Jimmy Carr: Gagging OrderSat 22nd June, 7pm & 10pm, Concert HallGordon Craig Theatre, StevenageBox office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

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Quiz Night Sat 22nd June, 7.30pmTeams of up to 8, tickets to include a mealThis is a fundraiser organised by the PTA which will provide better facilities, a proper dining hall and more IT and sports equipment for the pupilsBassingbourn Village CollegeContact: 07757086380

The Cambridge Crofters in ConcertSat 22nd June, 7.45pmIncludes light refresh-mentsProceeds will be shared between Royston & District Community Transport and Church fundsRoyston Methodist Church, Queen’s RoadContact: 07895 095455

Open Gardens Sun 23rd June, 12noon - 5pmFollow the trail of at least nine eye-catching gar-dens, Refreshments Live music, Plant stall & BBQ. In aid of the British Red CrossBraughing Village Gar-dens, Hertfordshire

Guilden GardensSun 23rd June, 1 – 5pmTwelve Beautiful Gardens, Refreshments availableGuilden Morden Church

Play Week Coffee MorningTues 25th June, 11.15am – 12.15pmRefreshments and Raf-fle tickets for sale. All Welcome. Litlington Village HallContact: 07984 935193,www.litlingtonpreschool.net

Buntingford & District Flower ClubWed 26th June, 7pm Outing.The Benson Hall, BuntingfordContact: 01763 273341

Cambridge Modern Jazz Thurs June 27th, 8.00pmWith award-winning vocalist Sarah Ellen HughesHidden Rooms, The Basement, 7a, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BABookings: 01223 514777, [email protected]

Open MicFri 28th June The Red Cow, ChrishallContact: 01763 838792

The Cann Twins on Two PianosFri 28th June, 7.30pmInternational twin pian-ists play, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and music by Mozart, Bizet, Shostakovich & ElliottRoyston Parish ChurchTickets: 01763 242137, www.RoystonArtsFesti-val.org

Royston Folk ClubFri 28th June, 7.30pmHeadlining are Celtic Krystal, a 3 piece group playing jigs & reels to your hearts content Support act is Louise JordonThe Old Bull Inn, RoystonContact/tickets: 01763 249296, www.royston-folk.org

Shepreth Summer FairSat 29th June, 2pmMarquee, homemade cakes, plants, crafts, bouncy castle and tug-o-warShepreth Recreation Ground, Station Road, SheprethContact: 01763 268605

Melbourn Village Fete and Music on the Moor Sat 29th June, 1pm till lateA doggy themed fete with usual stalls, fun and games, followed later by local bands playing on the MoorThe Moor, MelbournContact: 01763 263462, www.melbournfete.co.uk

Melbourn Rock ClubSat 29th June, 7.30pmPig Iron, Buzzard King, Stormdreamer, Motor-Oil & ConfidenceEternit Sports & Social Club, MeldrethContact/bookings: 01763 260250, www.melbourn-rock-club.com

Treasure Trail and Family FunSun 30th June, 10am - 1pmFollow a specially designed route around the village of Meldreth, answering questions along the way Prizes awarded, BBQ & re-freshments, Zorbing, Multi Sports activities & bouncy castleMeldreth Primary SchoolContact: [email protected]

Throughout the Month

Art Exhibition Until 10th July, week-days 9.30am - 5pmPaintings by George Meliniotis and Rae Cook Curwens Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston

Meldreth Monday Art Group Art ExhibitionUntil Sat 20th July (Wed, Thurs & Sat, 10am - 4.45pm and Bank Holiday Suns & Mons(Easter to September) 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] 0

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

Come Dancing Various dates through-out June, from 7.30pmDance in one of the most beautiful ballrooms in the UK- Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancingAll abilities welcome, li-censed bar on weekendsThe Spirella Ballroom, LetchworthContact/bookings: 01234 300179

Movement and Dance ClassesThurs mornings A new class of dance, movement and creative expression to release tension and help you feel good! Open to all abilities to explore and enjoyBarley Townhouse, Bar-ley, Herts SG8 8JWContact: 07807 854625


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Complete HypnoBirthing Antenatal Classes helping you to birth as nature intended, safely, calmly, easily and beautifully. NOW IN ROYSTON at Royston Complementary Health CentreGroup or Private Classes with limited availability.Benefits also extend postnatally including high APGAR scores for baby, diminishes PND, easier feeding & sleeping, greater bonding and much more!

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Thriplow on 7th July 2013. The 5k run is open to all ages and abilities. Registration, sponsor-ship forms and this year’s lime green T-shirts are available in advance via www.tomstrust.org.uk

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NEWfiTNESSSESSiONSfORpaRENTSMums and dads of under-fives are being encouraged to come

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toddlers who would enjoy spending an hour a week with like-mind-ed people, getting fit alongside their little ones. Based outdoors, mums or dads can get their exercise without the need for a babysit-ter while the children get some healthy fresh air.

Organised by NHDC, which supports the sessions in partner-ship with Royston and Villages Children’s Centre, they take place every Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 10.30am on Therfield Heath until 17th July.

Sessions include aerobic and resistance exercise as well as activities to enhance core strength and posture, all tailored to each individual’s abilities. Parents with children under five are welcome and there is no need to book in advance. The first session is free, £2.50 a week thereafter. Buggies are not compulsory!

Royston & Villages Children’s Centre Manager, Mandy Dockery, added: ”These classes have been very popular with our parents, as they are fun, friendly and for all types of fitness levels. Parents have said they feel fitter, have made new friends and had a lot of fun!”

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Therfield Heath, Royston SG8 5BGSunday 23rd June 2013, Race Starts 11am

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Royston in Blue is the 5k family fun run/walk in aid of Teenage Can-cer Trust. Last year we raised £25000 for this awesome charity, can you help us beat the amount this year?Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 11am. Warm up and welcome from 10.30am, Therfield Heath, Royston.www.roystoninblue.co.uk

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Who’s it for? Your site must be focussed towards one particular group of customers – if your business serves more than one market, you may want to consider multiple websites.

What should it say? Most people will visit your site to solve a problem, or answer a question – do you know which problems and which questions?

Obviously your site needs to be well written so that visitors get what they went there to find – and get it quickly! Also it should be written from your customers’ perspective, not yours. Don’t start sentences with ‘We will deliver...’, instead, think of the benefits your customers get working with you and start your sentences with ‘You will receive...’ And for every page, ask what is the one thought you want your visitors to take away.

But all this matters little if your website can’t be found – so your site must be search engine-friendly too. Luckily, Google recognises that customers like well written, well-targeted popular sites and prioritises them accordingly, so put most of your effort into that.

Links back to your site from social media platforms will also boost your rankings, as will the inclusion of video (don’t forget that Google owns YouTube), although the video needs to be as targeted and focussed as your words and contain really useful content to keep visitors coming back for more.

To make sure your efforts aren’t wasted, all your online marketing must be integrated together to make sure it delivers the right message to the right audience at the right time. Just like it says in your overall marketing plan – you do have one of those, don’t you?

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In the garden... JuneThe garden is really alive with activity now and summer is coming. Many shrubs are working

hard to give a good performance. A very under rated late spring specimen is Choisya ternata commonly known as the Mexican orange blossom. It produces fragrant, star shaped white flowers and has aromatic foliage. It is good value because it is evergreen and will grow in fertile well drained soil, preferably in sun. I like to use Choisya ‘aztec Pearl’ in my garden designs because it is more compact and has darker, narrower leaves. Choisya does also have a second flush of flowers in late summer and early autumn.

Philadelphus ‘belle etoile’ the Mock orange is a pretty early summer flowering deciduous shrub. It produces very fragrant, white cup shaped flowers and will grow in average garden soil in full sun or partial shade. It is realatively small in habit for a philadelphus at around 1.2 metres in height and 2.4metres in width. If you have the space Philadelphus ‘beauclerk’ or Philadelphus ‘Virginal’ are lovely larger examples of this genus.

One of my favourite shrubs at this time of year is Kolkwitzia amabilis’Pink Cloud’ commonly known as the Beauty bush. It is an arching, deciduous shrub that produces masses of bell shaped pink flowers. It will thrive in well drained fertile soil in full sun, but can tolerate a little shade. It will become a large shrub at around 3metres high by 4 metres wide. Well worth considering if you have a larger garden.

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NaTiONaLTHEaTRECONNECTiONSThis year Meridian Performing Arts Depart-

ment took part in the National Theatre Connections project for the first time. We performed a new play written for the project called ‘What Are They Like?’ by Lucinda Coxon. 12 students from Years 10-13 took on performance and technical roles and have been rehearsing for the project since December.

After 3 successful performances at Meridian in March, we were given the opportunity to perform in a Connections Festival at The Royal and Derngate Theatre in Northampton recently. It was a fantastic opportunity to perform in a professional venue and meet members of other companies similar to ours. We participated in the festival over two days, where we were able to take part in a clowning workshop, help create art work based on our perform-ance and watch two other plays at the theatre.

“The festival was great fun. The cast’s hard work paid off, resulting in a mature and confident performance. Well done to all involved”, said Cathy Harrison, Performing Arts Department.

EMILy BASS, CHRIS CHAPMAN, DAN GEE, BARNABy JORDAN, CALLUM GOODALL-

MAKOWSKI, COLETTE MITCHELL, DANNy MyNOTT, ZOE READER, EDD ROBINSON, ELLIE SANGAN,

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Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, Sat-urday 22nd June & Saturday 6th July 9am-4pm Designed to meet the requirements of OFSTED for people working within schools and child care environments.First Aid for Parents/Carers at Coombes Com-munity Centre, Burns Road, Royston Sunday 23rd June 9am–1pm Focusing on prac-tical first aid for children. For more information or to book please email [email protected] or call Jo on 07786 622663.

DRiViNGTaSTERSfORTEENSKeyholes School of Driving will again be of-

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Bugs and beasties are really thriving in this warmer weather, so just how should you deal with the most common problems you are likely to encounter at this time of year? Aphids

Greenfly and blackfly, also known as aphids, can be a real menace as they suck sap from your plants and can transmit viruses at the same time. Aphids breed incredibly rapidly, so regular control is necessary.• Check plants regularly and either spray with a suitable insecticide or a soap or plant oil based insecticide • Use biological controls – they’re totally safe for all other creatures and of course leave no residues• Use a strong jet of water to blast the aphids off plants, but do a thorough job or else they will soon be back up and causing damageCaterpillarsCaterpillars come in all shapes, sizes and colours, but can do a lot of damage as they munch their way through your plants and perhaps even into your vegetables.• Hand pick the pest where possible and either squash or place on the bird table. They’re easiest to spot at dusk or very early in the morning.• Spray with a suitable contact insecticide or better still use the Nemasys Caterpillar biological control. • Some caterpillars, in particular the Tortrix Moth produce quantities of fine webbing which they use to bind leaves or other plant parts together to create particularly safe shel-ters for themselves. It’s hard for a pesticide to actually reach them so hand picking or squashing is often the best answer.• Cover caterpillar-susceptible crops such as calabrese, broccoli and other brassicas with Envirofleece or Enviromesh. Woodlice

Woodlice often cause a lot of concern, however these little creatures are rarely responsible as they simply do not have ad-equately strong mouthparts. They can cause damage to soft new growth or occasionally to soft-fleshed fruits such as strawberries but can’t tackle tougher plant growth. You may see them at the ‘scene of the crime’ and pre-sume that they have caused the initial

damage but they have probably moved in to clean up a lot of the debris created by other creatures.Earwigs

Earwigs can cause quite a bit of damage, particularly on the flowers of plants such as clematis and dahlias, where they nibble out large quantities of petal or occasionally leaf. Try trapping them using an inverted flower-pot on top of a bamboo cane. The bamboo cane and pot should be positioned amongst susceptible plants and the pot needs to be stuffed loosely full of hay, straw or similar material. The earwigs climb in there to hide and the pots can them simply be emptied out on a regular basis.Mildew

Powdery mildew is also a problem at this time of year; it coats plant leaves, stems, buds and sometimes even petals with a white floury deposit. Sometimes the mildew can also prevent fruits from swelling normally, cause the leaves to become distorted and even fall early. Prompt action is essential and if you wish you can use a proprietary fungicide but check the label carefully for suitability.

Keep the damage to a minimum in the first instance by ensuring that the plants are kept well watered. In addition try to ensure a good flow of air around the plants. A bit of careful pruning or weeding often helps too.

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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 WI 2nd 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 243491 HEyDON & GREAT CHISHILL WI 3rd Tues monthly, 7.45pm. Great Chishill VH. Ladies would you like a free evening out (three meetings only)? www.heydonandgreatchishillwi.org.uk

GUILDEN 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-SCHOOLA large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+ at Litlington VH. Contact Rosy on 07984 935193 for details or www.litlingtonpreschool.net

MELBOURN 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 - April Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm Foxton VH Lectures, workshops, competitions, occasional summer events - http://melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk. [email protected], Bruce Huett 01763 232 855 MELBOURN PLAyGROUP For children from 2.5yrs. No need to be out of nappies. Flexible hrs, 15 hrs free to funded children, £3.50 per hr to unfunded children. Tel 07842 151512.MELBOURN SQUASH 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 CLUB 2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun), Reed VH. 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. 2nd Mon monthly, Blackett Ord Court, Stamford Road, Royston 10am - 12noon Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720 946034BABy 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 ALOUD Mons 7-9pm, Greneway School, Royston. A wide mix of songs from popular, traditional, world music etc. We like to encourage anyone and everyone to sing. www.singingaloud.com or 07916 798 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.uk CORVUS 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] CRUSE BEREAVEMENT Cruse-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] KICKBOxING & 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, [email protected] www.roystonroundtable.co.uk ROySTON ARTS FESTIVAL Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www.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 CLUB Thurs, 7.30pm prompt daily, Market Hill Rooms, Royston. Friendly, competitive bridge, EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained.ROySTON CHESS 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] ROySTON LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB 2nd 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.org ROySTON 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.uk STAGE 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 Town Hall, Royston, Herts SG8 7DA. Denise Graham, 01763 243020 [email protected] www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk

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Sylvia Beamon and Peter Houldcroft, both well known ‘Cave authors’ were there to answer questions about their theories on the origins and use of the Cave and Tobit Curteis, the Cave conservator was on hand to explain the conservation programme. Richard Whitmore, former BBC newscaster, who did the voice over for the DVD also spoke about his involvement in local history projects in Hertfordshire.

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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

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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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TOWN CENTRE CONTACTSEmma Burgess - Markets Manager 01763 245484Geraint Burnell - Town Centre Manager 01763 248564

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