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Mar
19
Sat
all-day
Paddington Comes to Town
@ North Herts Museum
Paddington Comes to Town
@ North Herts Museum
Mar 19 – Jun 26 all-day
Paddington Comes to Town 19 March to 26 June 2022 The brilliant touring exhibition from the British Library, Paddington: The Story of a Bear, is coming to North Herts Museum. Follow his trail of marmalade splats to explore his tales of adventures in this educational and fun exhibition. Celebrate one of the world’s most beloved fictional characters over 60 years on from when he was first introduced in 1958. Featuring over 50 books, documents and original artworks, highlights include the first edition of A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond given to his parents, a selection of memorabilia owned by Michael Bond – including Bond’s typewriter used in the 1960s – and original illustrations of Paddington stories by artists including Peggy Fortnum, David McKee and R.W. Alley. Join us for a marmalade sandwich-fuelled trip down memory lane – an average visit lasts 30 minutes, free admission. https://northhertsmuseum.org/north-hertfordshire-museum/whats-on-2/exhibitions/ North Herts Museum 14 Brand Street, Hitchin,[...]
May
18
Wed
all-day
Ashwell Music Festival 2022
@ Ashwell Village
Ashwell Music Festival 2022
@ Ashwell Village
May 18 – May 22 all-day
Ashwell Music Festival 2022 Wednesday 18th – Sunday 22nd May 2022. Celebrating a cornucopia of contemporary and traditional music, from folk and jazz to classical and pop, Ashwell Music Festival is set for a lively May! Now in its 67th year, this historic village presents visitors with an eclectic, international programme from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd May 2022. A bar will be available in St.Mary’s Church, and food will be available at the evening concerts from BB Pizza and Dario’s Fish & Chips. For more details, full ticket prices and bookings go to the website at ashwellmusicfestival.org.uk.
May
19
Thu
all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition
Royston Art Society Exhibition
May 19 all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition 16 April – 18 June 2022 Royston Arts Society 2022 Members’ Online Exhibition www.roystonarts.org.uk Royston Arts Society’s 2022 Online Members’ Exhibition is now open. It will run until 18 June and can be viewed via the link on the RAS website www.roystonarts.org.uk. As in previous years, this year’s display features a wide variety of affordable art by 25 of RAS’s talented members. More than 160 paintings, both framed and unframed, will be on show and all are for sale. For more information about the Society’s activities, visit the website or email enquiries@roystonarts.org.uk
May
20
Fri
all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition
Royston Art Society Exhibition
May 20 all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition 16 April – 18 June 2022 Royston Arts Society 2022 Members’ Online Exhibition www.roystonarts.org.uk Royston Arts Society’s 2022 Online Members’ Exhibition is now open. It will run until 18 June and can be viewed via the link on the RAS website www.roystonarts.org.uk. As in previous years, this year’s display features a wide variety of affordable art by 25 of RAS’s talented members. More than 160 paintings, both framed and unframed, will be on show and all are for sale. For more information about the Society’s activities, visit the website or email enquiries@roystonarts.org.uk
2.00pm
Bookstart Storytime at Royston L...
@ Royston Library
Bookstart Storytime at Royston L...
@ Royston Library
May 20 @ 2.00pm
Bookstart Storytime Every Friday at 2.00pm. Suitable for 2 – 5 year olds. Listen to a story and have fun with a colouring activity. No need to book.
7.45pm
Stapleford Granary May Events
@ Stapleford Granary
Stapleford Granary May Events
@ Stapleford Granary
May 20 @ 7.45pm
Up Coming Events in May at Stapleford Granary Adrian Bradbury & Andrew West Sunday 15 May, 12:00pm Tickets: £18 | £9 (under 25) Cellist Adrian Bradbury and pianist Andrew West present an extraordinary programme of Alfredo Piatti’s ingenious operatic fantasies. Playing from original manuscripts found in the Donizetti library in Bergamo, Adrian performs and discusses the repertoire that bewitched and amazed Piatti’s audiences. Their acclaimed album of these works has been described by The Times and The Strad as ‘dazzling’ ‘heroic’ and ‘enormous fun’. Essential listening for opera lovers and cello lovers alike! Dante Quartet Friday 20 May, 7:45pm Tickets: £22 | £11 (under 25) The Dante Quartet are one of the UK’s finest ensembles, widely known as award-winners recording artists and acclaimed international performers. Their programme includes Robert Simpson’s exceptional 8th quartet (a composer influenced by Nielsen, Sibelius and Shostakovich) and Beethoven’s quartet in C sharp minor, arguably the zenith of his late music. Zoe Francis Blue[...]
May
21
Sat
all-day
Fowlmere Art Exhibition
@ Fowlmere Primary School
Fowlmere Art Exhibition
@ Fowlmere Primary School
May 21 – May 22 all-day
Fowlmere Art Exhibition Saturday 21st May: 10am – 9.30pm, Sunday 22nd May: 10am – 4.30pm Fundraising event for Fowlmere PTFA(Playground appeal), and and The Beads of Courage Programme at Addenbrookes. Exhibits art in many forms by local Artists, which can be bought and a percentage of the sale is donated to both of the above charities. There will be art, ceramics, glass, cards and other craft stalls, with workshops held across the weekend, for adults and children alike. Plus a cafe with tea/coffee and cake, and a raffle all helping to fundraise
all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition
Royston Art Society Exhibition
May 21 all-day
Royston Art Society Exhibition 16 April – 18 June 2022 Royston Arts Society 2022 Members’ Online Exhibition www.roystonarts.org.uk Royston Arts Society’s 2022 Online Members’ Exhibition is now open. It will run until 18 June and can be viewed via the link on the RAS website www.roystonarts.org.uk. As in previous years, this year’s display features a wide variety of affordable art by 25 of RAS’s talented members. More than 160 paintings, both framed and unframed, will be on show and all are for sale. For more information about the Society’s activities, visit the website or email enquiries@roystonarts.org.uk
all-day
Steam at The Hoops
@ The Hoops Bassingbourn
Steam at The Hoops
@ The Hoops Bassingbourn
May 21 all-day
Steam at The Hoops Join us on Saturday 21st May from 11am for a day full of fun Expect… Fairground organ steam engines & miniatures vintage tractors and cars Grand raffle and auction Food and refreshments Bouncy castle etc. In aid of Bassingbourn Pensioners and Local Charities Contact Clive for more information on 01763 248358 or email on caxtonantiques@aol.com
8.00am
Herts Country Market
@ Royston Corn Exchange
Herts Country Market
@ Royston Corn Exchange
May 21 @ 8.00am
Every Sat, 8am Royston Corn Exchange, Royston, SG8 9JR
8.00am
Royston Outdoor Market
@ Royston Market Square
Royston Outdoor Market
@ Royston Market Square
May 21 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm
Every Wed and Sat, 8am – 2pm Royston Market Square, Royston, SG8 9J
7.00pm
Royston’s Got Talent
@ King James Academy Royston
Royston’s Got Talent
@ King James Academy Royston
May 21 @ 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Royston’s Got Talent – Newlings of Royston Join us on Saturday 21st May at 7.30pm to watch Royston’s Got Talent at King James Academy hosted by Newlings of Royston! Entry fee of £10 per act – entries welcome from children, adults and groups. Deadline to apply is the 29th April All proceeds go towards Royston Parish Church Restoration Fund! For application forms or more information from Newlings of Royston contact 01763 242375 or andym@newlingsofroyston.co.uk
7.45pm
Stapleford Granary May Events
@ Stapleford Granary
Stapleford Granary May Events
@ Stapleford Granary
May 21 @ 7.45pm
Up Coming Events in May at Stapleford Granary Adrian Bradbury & Andrew West Sunday 15 May, 12:00pm Tickets: £18 | £9 (under 25) Cellist Adrian Bradbury and pianist Andrew West present an extraordinary programme of Alfredo Piatti’s ingenious operatic fantasies. Playing from original manuscripts found in the Donizetti library in Bergamo, Adrian performs and discusses the repertoire that bewitched and amazed Piatti’s audiences. Their acclaimed album of these works has been described by The Times and The Strad as ‘dazzling’ ‘heroic’ and ‘enormous fun’. Essential listening for opera lovers and cello lovers alike! Dante Quartet Friday 20 May, 7:45pm Tickets: £22 | £11 (under 25) The Dante Quartet are one of the UK’s finest ensembles, widely known as award-winners recording artists and acclaimed international performers. Their programme includes Robert Simpson’s exceptional 8th quartet (a composer influenced by Nielsen, Sibelius and Shostakovich) and Beethoven’s quartet in C sharp minor, arguably the zenith of his late music. Zoe Francis Blue[...]
8.00pm
War in Ukraine
@ Barkway Church
War in Ukraine
@ Barkway Church
May 21 @ 8.00pm
War in Ukraine Sir Richard Evans will give a talk about the Ukraine in Barkway Church on 21 May at 8 p.m. to raise money for the Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees. Tickets at £10 can be obtained from Nicholas Tufton (nicholas@ntufton.co.uk) and at the door. There will be a bar.
