Be up with the lark this May Day as the summer sun rises above the Wandlebury woodlands, and witness the Devil’s Dyke Morris Men dancing to greet it. This traditional English dancing event takes place in the same beautiful spot in the Country Park on May Day each year. If you have never been before, we highly recommend it. NB: Free event but donations are always welcome. Meet on the picnic field at Wandlebury Country Park (signposted from entrance). Dancing starts at 5.29am. Refreshments will be available for purchase on the day. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. CB22 3AE. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle, members free. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Be up with the lark this May Day as the summer sun rises above the Wandlebury woodlands, and witness the Devil’s Dyke Morris Men dancing to greet it. This traditional English dancing event takes place in the same beautiful spot in the Country Park on May Day each year. If you have never been before, we highly recommend it. NB: Free event but donations are always welcome. Meet on the picnic field at Wandlebury Country Park (signposted from entrance). Dancing starts at 5.29am. Refreshments will be available for purchase on the day. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. CB22 3AE. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle, members free. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm at Wimpole Estate. Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm, At Royston Heath. Royston Health Walks is a social walking group. We are very welcoming and friendly and pride ourselves in being positively inclusive and non-cliquey. We walk at a leisurely pace over Therfield Heath, have a chat and then go for refreshments in the café. Everyone regardless of age, level of fitness and in principle state of health can get something from walking with us. The walks are free and accompanied children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com

WomenSing is a female community choir set up to encourage all singers no matter what level to join together in song. We sing everything from Coldplay to Bach. No previous experience needed. WomenSing raises money for Home-Start Royston and South Cambs. Cost £4 per person. Contact: 07753636443, musicwithmum21@btopenworld.com

Join the rangers on this special guided walk to hear bird song in the early morning – the best count on previous walks was 43 bird species – can it be beaten this year? Hot drinks and croissants available after the walk. £7.50 per person. Contact: trumpingtonMeadows@wildlifebcn.org

Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk    

Thursdays from 9.30am – 10.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Every Thursday, 9.30 – 11am, except for school holidays. A friendly baby and toddler group run by Royston Parish Church. Suggested donation of £1. Includes snacks, story, singing, chatting and much more. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

We have an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers who lead our two, weekly Walking for Health walks at Wandlebury. The first is slightly faster while the second is more leisurely, accommodating people who are not so fit or are newcomers to the group. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. With the slower second walk, we offer a shortcut back to the base if needed. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with 50-60 people joining most weeks. Teas and coffees are available afterwards. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on  

Two sessions: 11am -12.15pm, 2 – 3.15pm In 1915 Churchill was rescued from depression by the ‘muse of painting’. Painting was the mainstay that allowed one of our greatest national leaders to achieve all that he did. Churchill’s paintings record landscapes from the Riviera, to Blenheim, Chartwell and Marrakech. The most fascinating aspects of this exploration of a talent beyond the mere amateur is the role it played in his personal and political life, the restorative power of the process of painting, and the insight it allows us into the art of his age. Churchill took lessons from Lavery, Sickert and Nicholson, and the choices he made tell us much about the colour, texture and direction of art in the early-twentieth century. Free Parking and lift access.  Visitors £7. www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk  

An informal business networking event in the centre of Royston. Held on the first Friday monthly, 10.30 – 11.30am at The Jolly Postie. Contact: 01763 887110

Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Dennis Rollins MBE – trombone, elec,  Pedro Segundo drums/perc,  Ross Stanley – organ Dennis Rollins is well-known on the British and international jazz scene and is celebrated for his versatility and muscular approach on that underrated instrument, the trombone.  He first gained prominence playing with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), and the legendary all-black jazz big band The Jazz Warriors. Over the years he has established a reputation as an artist of excellence and has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country’s, and indeed the world’s, top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Baba Maal, Jamiroquai, US3, Brand New Heavies, and Blur. He is also a key and crowd-pleasing member of the legendary Maceo Parker’s band. £15 / £8 Under 16 www.cambridgejazz.org

Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange.  

Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square.

Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk

Join us for a sociable and flat walk from Great St Mary’s Church in Cambridge city centre. From the city’s historic colleges and The Backs into the immediate rural hinterland and the West Fields, past the striking architecture of the University’s West Cambridge site, into the Coton Countryside Reserve, before returning via the University’s Sidgwick site in Newnham to the city centre.  We will visit Coton Produce Sale in Coton Village Hall for coffee, cakes, and seasonal produce; there will also be an opportunity to divert to The Plough pub in Coton for lunch – or bring a packed lunch and drinks. NB: Booking? Free event but donations are appreciated. The walk is around 6.5 miles long, and could take up to 5 hours including breaks. Most of the walking is on surfaced or hard earth paths, which could be muddy after rain. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable walking[...]

We’ve become the biggest market around, regularly hosting between 25-30 stalls, with a lovely mixture of local foods, artisan foods, local crafts, cards, skin products and horticulture. Our busy tearoom is run each month by a different village organisation. We get loads of visitors and all our stallholders tell us that it’s the jolliest market they ever attend. NO MARKET IN JANUARY! Sat Feb 2nd Sat Mar 2nd Sat Apr 6th Sat May 4th Sat June 1st Sat July 6th NO MARKET IN AUGUST! Sat Sept 7th Sat Oct 5th Sat Nov 2nd Sat Dec 7th

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Please come along and support us! Refreshments available, raffle, variety if stalls and much more.

On this half day course you will learn about and investigate the qualities and potential of cardboard for making relief prints. Cost includes all materials. £45 per person. To enrol visit: www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk or call 01223 892380

Try a new sport for free! Lawn bowls, for 11-99 years old! There are three open days: Saturday 4th May, 10am-4pm Thursday 9th & 23rd May, 6pm www.bartonbowls.co.uk

Kick off your May Day bank holiday weekend in style with an al fresco cinema viewing in the beautiful springtime surrounds of Wandlebury Country Park. Open-air cinema company The Star & Mouse will be screening the story of Freddie Mercury and the legendary rock band Queen in the award-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody. Arrive at 7pm to grab a drink, soak up the atmosphere, watch some live music and enjoy the giant garden games – plus there’s a pop-up kitchen serving delicious food. The film begins at nightfall, when you can snuggle up under a blanket to enjoy the show. Dogs are welcome too – so feel free bring along your four-legged friends. NB: Booking essential. Entry from 7pm. Age rating 12A. Ticket prices from £10 unseated to £25 including deckchair, hot water bottle, bag of popcorn and glass of Prosecco. It is recommended to arrive at Wandlebury from 7pm to[...]

Cambridgeshire Choral Society are performing works by Vierne, Poulenc, Franck and Fauré. Tickets are available online at the Cambridge Live website, Box Office in Wheeler St., or on the door. £15 for adults, £5 for students.

Gin bar with selection of gins and soft drinks. Tickets £20, includes a welcome drink, tasting and canapés. All proceeds to Khandel Light www.khandel-light.co.uk

Come and visit Gransden Lodge Airfield to find out about the sport of gliding. All welcome. Discounted trial gliding lessons with our qualified instructors will be available using a choice of winch launch, aerotow or motor glider. Call the office on 01767 677077 to book your flight in advance or just turn up on the day. Refreshments. Free admission. Free talks about gliding and static displays. Airfield entrance on the B1046 between Little Gransden & Longstowe, opposite Gransden Lodge Farm (enter SG19 3EB into your SatNav). Information: www.camgliding.uk

Antiques & Vintage stalls, tea and cake. £1 entry. www.ruralmagpie.co.uk  

Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk

Every Sunday until End of September 2019, 2.30 – 5pm We extend a welcome to all comers with a nice cup of tea or coffee and cakes. Contact: 01462742138

See woodland flowers and learn about the management of this beautiful ancient woodland. www.wildlifebcn.org/node/2273

A short service for all the family followed by tea and cake. Run by Royston Parish Church. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com  

Every Monday, 9.30 – 11am. Provides ethical savings and very low cost loans for locals.

Mondays from 10.30am – 11.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

There’s fun for all the family with a number of attractions throughout the gardens. Free admission! Our two free attractions this year are ‘Last Man Standing’ and ‘Circus Whiz’, plus the Fayre offers many other activities including the very popular dog show, fairground rides, bouncy castles, Punch & Judy and charity stalls. Naturally Royston will again be hosting a stall promoting their new initiatives of the local environment and social gardening. If you would like to be involved with this group please contact the Town Hall office. Sponsored by Royston Town Council and Royston Rotary club

A lively networking group. Held on the first Tuesday of the month, at the Sheene Mill in Melbourn. www.melbournbusinessassociation.com

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in: Royston Library every other Friday between 11am and 2pm. Saffron Walden Town Hall every other Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.  

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm at Wimpole Estate. Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm, At Royston Heath. Royston Health Walks is a social walking group. We are very welcoming and friendly and pride ourselves in being positively inclusive and non-cliquey. We walk at a leisurely pace over Therfield Heath, have a chat and then go for refreshments in the café. Everyone regardless of age, level of fitness and in principle state of health can get something from walking with us. The walks are free and accompanied children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com

If you want to expand your social circle and make international friends this is THE group for you! – all nationalities (including UK) and ages are welcome! Just come along for a couple of drinks, or as long as the evening lasts. Meet interesting people from all different backgrounds and cultures, have a glass (or a few) of wine or beer, or a coffee/tea, and share experiences, stories, cultures, & languages, or simply enjoy a good laugh and conversation with like-minded people. Every 2nd Wed of the month at 7pm. https://www.meetup.com/Royston-International-Group/

Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk    

Thursdays from 9.30am – 10.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Every Thursday, 9.30 – 11am, except for school holidays. A friendly baby and toddler group run by Royston Parish Church. Suggested donation of £1. Includes snacks, story, singing, chatting and much more. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

We have an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers who lead our two, weekly Walking for Health walks at Wandlebury. The first is slightly faster while the second is more leisurely, accommodating people who are not so fit or are newcomers to the group. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. With the slower second walk, we offer a shortcut back to the base if needed. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with 50-60 people joining most weeks. Teas and coffees are available afterwards. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on  

Use our old printing press to create your own art work – no experience needed at all! £25 per person, includes all materials.

Try a new sport for free! Lawn bowls, for 11-99 years old! There are three open days: Saturday 4th May, 10am-4pm Thursday 9th & 23rd May, 6pm www.bartonbowls.co.uk

Royston & District Local History Society Mike Patty will give an illustrated talk at 8pm following the AGM. Visitors welcome, £2 Contact: David Allard 01763 242677

Alex Munk guitar,  Matt Robinson piano,  Conor Chaplin bass,  Dave Hamlet drums. Flying Machines is the new band from guitarist Alex Munk, featuring some of the UK’s brightest young stars.  Centred on Alex’s unique compositional approach, Flying Machines has established a sound that is entirely its own, fusing visceral, rock-out guitar improv with anthemic melodies and lusciously textured soundscapes. £18 / £15 Students inc.U3A & accompanied Under 18s www.cambridgejazz.org  

All welcome to this talk.

A group of charity group leaders, councillors, local business leaders – who support each other and share ideas. Held every second Friday of the month, 7.30am at The Old Bull Inn. www.roystoncommunity.org.uk

Poulenc’s ‘Dialogues des Carmelites’ is one of the few operas from the second half of the twentieth century to have found a regular place in the repertoire of our major opera houses. It is still, however, much less well known than most operas. This lecture, copiously illustrated with musical and visual examples, will give better access to this wonderful work, ahead of the performance from the Metropolitan Opera, New York, to be shown at the Broadway Cinema on May 11th.

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Shopping, wine and treatments, in aid of Litlington Pre-School. £5 a tickets – tickets brought before the night get a pamper hamper ticket. Contact: 07794236985

Featuring .. Izzy Kershaw, Kevin Hunt, Dave Pierce, Bernard Hoskin, Crayon Angels. £4 (£3 performers), £2 for under 25s. www.roystonfolk.org

Kit Leese will be giving a demonstration, painting “A Landscape in Gouache”. Non-members £3 inc. refreshment. Contact: 01763 261808

Sharpen all your senses on the hunt for bats – the only true flying mammal – which are fully active and feeding in May, having emerged from hibernation in the preceding months. There are over 1300 species worldwide, and Wandlebury is home to several, including Brown Long-Eared and Barbastelle. Cambridgeshire Bat Group will be leading this guided walk at dusk to look for bats, use a bat detector and learn more about these fascinating creatures. NB: Free event, donations welcome. Suitable for ages 9+. Bring a torch and remember it gets cooler after dark. Meet at the noticeboard in the car park. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. CB22 3AE. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle, members free. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange.  

Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square.

Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk

Independent day and boarding school for girls and boys ages 3 to 18. www.stchris.co.uk

Over 120 stalls plus attractions for all ages! Food and refreshments will be available. Contact: bookings.barkwaymarket@gmail.com

Ever looked at a canvas of piled high with fruits and cheese, glasses filled with amber liquids and plates of pewter spilling their wares, and wondered what it was all about? www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Contact:  01438 843277

True life is often more interesting than fiction. On this one day course we will explore and practise writing about lives – ours and those of other people. With reference to published works we will discuss what makes us want to read on and how we might set about having a go ourselves. www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk

We stock quality second hand & new, maternity, baby & children’s clothes  & Shoes (0 – 5 years), designer to high street, all in nearly new condition, waiting to be worn again. If you would like more details on the above event or have good quality children’s clothing or maternity wear that you would like to sell, Please contact info@luciesboutique.co.uk

Come and see inside one of the oldest mills in the country, set in beautiful scenery near Bourn village. A perfect location for a picnic. On five Sundays during the summer the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this incredible building. Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the task of turning the whole mill on its post – an amazing sight. The mill is owned by local charity CambridgePPF and run by dedicated volunteers. Teas and cakes will be available for purchase. NB: No need to book. Free to CambridgePPF members, non-members £3 per adult, £1 per child. Directions: Off Caxton Road, Bourn CB23 2SU. Accessible by car, or on footpaths from Bourn. OS grid reference TL 312 580 For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

A sponsored walk for all the family crossing the iconic bridges of London. In aid of Garden House Hospice Care. www.ghhospicecare.org.uk

Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk

Antiques & Vintage stalls, tea and cake. £1 entry. www.ruralmagpie.co.uk  

Learn the amazing self healing techniques from the TAO in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. £20 per person. Contact: Lydie 07914 630490 or RCHC 01763 247440  

In support of British Red Cross. £5  Refreshments and live music. www.facebook.com/redcrossherts

Come and see inside one of the oldest mills in the country, set in beautiful scenery near Bourn village. A perfect location for a picnic. On five Sundays during the summer the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this incredible building. Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the task of turning the whole mill on its post – an amazing sight. The mill is owned by local charity CambridgePPF and run by dedicated volunteers. Teas and cakes will be available for purchase. NB: No need to book. Free to CambridgePPF members, non-members £3 per adult, £1 per child. Directions: Off Caxton Road, Bourn CB23 2SU. Accessible by car, or on footpaths from Bourn. OS grid reference TL 312 580 For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Fully staged opera in English. Retiring collection to Breast Cancer Care. Tickets £20. www.feliciopera.com

Drop in and explore this impressive 17th century working watermill, built on a site dating back to the Domesday Book. Hinxton Mill, owned by CambridgePPF and run by volunteer guides, is located in charming surroundings in the village of Hinxton on the River Cam. On six Sundays during the summer the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this incredible building. There are also walks along the river. Children can take part in the popular ‘Where’s Ratty’ competition and have the chance to win a prize! NB: CambridgePPF members can visit for free. For non-members entry is £3 for adults, £1 for children. No need to book. Directions: Mill Lane, Hinxton CB10 1RD (turn off the A1301 from Cambridge into Hinxton village). OS grid reference TL 493 453 For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or[...]

Every Sunday until End of September 2019, 2.30 – 5pm We extend a welcome to all comers with a nice cup of tea or coffee and cakes. Contact: 01462742138

Every Monday, 9.30 – 11am. Provides ethical savings and very low cost loans for locals.

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Mondays from 10.30am – 11.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Meets 2nd Monday of every month New members welcome. Contact: 01763 243 439

Hands on supportive group for women who run (or are setting up) their own business. Held on the second Monday of the month, 7-9.30pm at The Banyers House, Royston, Herts. To book you place and find out more details about the group and each meeting visit; www.businessbabble.net

A structured but relaxed networking meeting that brings local business together. Run by local family charity Home-Start Herts. £12 members/£15 non-members which includes breakfast, membership £10 per month which goes to charity. Held every other Tuesday, 7 – 9am. www.facebook.com/baldocknetworkgroup/

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

AGM followed by The David Parr House, a talk by Tamsin Wimhurst. Visitors welcome.

Nuthampstead Airfield Museum is pleased to announce talks at our new venue, Barkway Village Hall. Everyone welcome. £7.50 suggested donation which includes light snacks.  

Tickets: £10 to include painter’s fee, tea/coffee and cake! Painters can then choose and pay for their chosen pottery piece. Proceeds and raffle in aid of Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire. www.hsrsc.org.uk

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm at Wimpole Estate. Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm, At Royston Heath. Royston Health Walks is a social walking group. We are very welcoming and friendly and pride ourselves in being positively inclusive and non-cliquey. We walk at a leisurely pace over Therfield Heath, have a chat and then go for refreshments in the café. Everyone regardless of age, level of fitness and in principle state of health can get something from walking with us. The walks are free and accompanied children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com

A new group for anyone affected by cancer.

Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk    

Thursdays from 9.30am – 10.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Every Thursday, 9.30 – 11am, except for school holidays. A friendly baby and toddler group run by Royston Parish Church. Suggested donation of £1. Includes snacks, story, singing, chatting and much more. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

We have an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers who lead our two, weekly Walking for Health walks at Wandlebury. The first is slightly faster while the second is more leisurely, accommodating people who are not so fit or are newcomers to the group. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. With the slower second walk, we offer a shortcut back to the base if needed. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with 50-60 people joining most weeks. Teas and coffees are available afterwards. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on  

An informal business breakfast networking event, organised by Royston and District Chamber of Commerce. Held on the third Friday monthly, 7.30 – 9.30am. Alternate venues between The Jolly Postie & The Old Bull Inn, Royston, To book your place email: info@roystonchamber.org  

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

 

Join us for a night of fun! Dress for the races, prizes for the most impressive hat! Proceeds in aid of Melbourn Dynamos and MADS. Tickets £10 from Melbourne Hub, or call 07513 457845

Fairground organ, steam engines & miniatures, vintage tractors  & cars, bouncy castle and raffle! Hog roast and BBQ throughout the day. In aid of Bassingbourn pensioners and local charities.

Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange.  

Mike Foley will be leading a bird walk along the Melwood Conservation Group. Mike is leader of the Stapleford Bird Club, RSPB member and a BTO volunteer surveyor as well as being a key member of the Cam Valley Forum. On previous walks we have identified 40 species along the River. No charge, families welcome

Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square.

Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk

In addition to the always-popular holiday bushcraft club for children, on the third Saturday of each month the outdoor learning experience group, Wild Thyme & Embers, is now offering the chance to explore the natural world through the skills of bushcraft together as a family. Construct shelters, cook on an open fire, whittle feather sticks and butter knives, and practice primitive fire-building techniques in these immensely satisfying and rewarding sessions. A great opportunity for quality family time while learning some essential traditional outdoor skills – perfect for both the budding and mature outdoorsperson alike. NB: £18 per family (£12 for single adult and child). Includes all specialist equipment and a drink and snack. Dress according to the weather on the day. Booking: essential. Please visit www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. CB22 3AE. Parking is available on site and costs £3[...]

Sat 18th May, 10am – 9.30pm Sun 19th May, 10am – 4.30pm An exhibition of painting, drawing, ceramics, woodcraft, jewellery and cards by local artists. www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk

10th – 18th May (excluding Sunday), 10am – 4.45pm each day Admission Free.

Bring along your own plants to swap. All proceeds in aid of Foxton Gardens Association. Also come along and enjoy tea, coffee and cake, in aid of Foxton Women’s Insitute.

Every Wed, Thurs and Sat from 23rd March until 18th May. 10am – 4.45pm each day. An exhibition of beautiful photographs on display. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

With Dawn Russell, Clairvoyant Psychic Medium and Reiki Master. www.spiritual-butterfly.co.uk

Royston Heath Archery Club is welcoming everyone (over the age of 7) to come along and give archery a go! This event is free as part of Archery GB’s Big Weekend. www.roystonarchery.org

Join us for a night of fun! Dress for the races, prizes for the most impressive hat! Proceeds in aid of Melbourn Dynamos and MADS. Tickets £10 from Melbourne Hub, or call 07513 457845

Sat 18th May, 10am – 9.30pm Sun 19th May, 10am – 4.30pm An exhibition of painting, drawing, ceramics, woodcraft, jewellery and cards by local artists. www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk

Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk

Become Mind Aware for Mental Health week (13th to 19th May 2019). Enjoy 3 hours of mindful relaxation exercises and meditations which will help to relax and clear your mind. Contact: 01763 247440

Teas and plant stalls. A three-acre Victorian garden with recent additions. £5 per adult, children under 12 free.

A selection of brass band music for all the family. This year all proceeds will be donated to the Royston Parish Church’s restoration fund. Tickets available on the door – £5; under 5s are free Contact: roystonband.secretary@gmail.com

Every Sunday until End of September 2019, 2.30 – 5pm We extend a welcome to all comers with a nice cup of tea or coffee and cakes. Contact: 01462742138

Enjoy an afternoon tea whilst listening to music by Flanders and Swann. £12 per person. By Home-start Royston and South Cambridgeshire. www.hrsc.org.uk

The theme for May is “At the Seaside”. Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome to come enjoy creative crafts, science experiments, a short celebration service and a meal shared together.

Join us for a night of fun! Dress for the races, prizes for the most impressive hat! Proceeds in aid of Melbourn Dynamos and MADS. Tickets £10 from Melbourne Hub, or call 07513 457845

Every Monday, 9.30 – 11am. Provides ethical savings and very low cost loans for locals.

Mondays from 10.30am – 11.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

4 week course starting 20th May, 12pm to 3pm Connect with the ancient heritage of England’s flora on this unique four-week drawing and painting course with treescape artist Debbie Baxter. Rediscover your local landscapes on this creative adventure, with plein-air and studio instruction from a professional artist. It doesn’t matter what your skill level is – both group and individual tuition will be provided in drawing, acrylics, and watercolour painting. Whether you’re simply a nature lover or a keen amateur artist or both, this is a great opportunity to get out there and create. NB: Course runs for four Mondays beginning 20 May. £150 per person. Materials list will be provided on booking. Booking: email debbiebaxterart@yahoo.co.uk

Come and hear Bishop Nathan Amooti as we celebrate God’s transforming work in Rwanda over the 25 years since the genocide. This is multimedia inspirational evening celebrating the transformation of Rwanda. It is a story that warms the heart and challenges the soul. Bishop Nathan is a stirring speaker with a great sense of humour.

Enjoy a gentle walk around the buildings at Wandlebury with one of the wardens and discover some of the history of the fascinating 18th century country estate and stables – the historical seat of the Godolphin family, which was credited with raising the renowned Godolphin Arabian thoroughbred racing stallion. NB: No need to book, just turn up. Free event – donations welcome. Meet at the notice board next to the car park at Wandlebury Park. Directions: Wandlebury Country Park is on the A1307, 2.5km south of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. CB22 3AE. Parking is available on site and costs £3 per vehicle, free to members. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in: Royston Library every other Friday between 11am and 2pm. Saffron Walden Town Hall every other Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.  

Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm at Wimpole Estate. Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm, At Royston Heath. Royston Health Walks is a social walking group. We are very welcoming and friendly and pride ourselves in being positively inclusive and non-cliquey. We walk at a leisurely pace over Therfield Heath, have a chat and then go for refreshments in the café. Everyone regardless of age, level of fitness and in principle state of health can get something from walking with us. The walks are free and accompanied children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com

We will be holding our annual bring and buy plant sale. All welcome. Contact: 01763 244424

Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk    

Thursdays from 9.30am – 10.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Every Thursday, 9.30 – 11am, except for school holidays. A friendly baby and toddler group run by Royston Parish Church. Suggested donation of £1. Includes snacks, story, singing, chatting and much more. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com

We have an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers who lead our two, weekly Walking for Health walks at Wandlebury. The first is slightly faster while the second is more leisurely, accommodating people who are not so fit or are newcomers to the group. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. With the slower second walk, we offer a shortcut back to the base if needed. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with 50-60 people joining most weeks. Teas and coffees are available afterwards. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on  

Try a new sport for free! Lawn bowls, for 11-99 years old! There are three open days: Saturday 4th May, 10am-4pm Thursday 9th & 23rd May, 6pm www.bartonbowls.co.uk

Orwell Film Club meet on the 4th Thursday each month in Orwell Village Hall at 7pm. The Film starts at 7:30pm and entrance is £3 per visit or £6 per year. There are no films in August or December, so we play 10 films per year. Any enquires ring 01223 208536.

The next public meeting will be on May 23rd at Meridian School Hall 7pm to have an open consultation on some future ideas and plans including the Bye Laws which were last updated in 1964 and again in 1989.

Jonathan Gee piano,  Gaetano Partipilo alto sax,  Giuseppe Bassi bass,  Fabio Accardi drums. Leading UK pianist (& singer) Jonathan Gee brings a new project created in 2018 between himself and 3 great musicians from the Puglia region of southern Italy. It features the new rising star of Italian jazz on alto sax, Gaetano Partipilo with one of the most dynamic rhythm sections on the European stage today, Giuseppe Bassi on double bass and Fabio Accardi on drums.  Their repertoire combines the reimagining of Beatles tunes with self penned compositions of Jonathan and Gaetano. This music has been recorded and album release news is imminent. £18 / £15 Students inc.U3A & accompanied Under 18s www.cambridgejazz.org

Jenny travelled alone to Turkey in 1993 at the age of fifty and soon found herself living in an inland mountain village, where the villagers spoke no English and still lived a traditional way of life, and where Jenny still lives for part of each year to this day. Her talk traces her adventures from leaving her English home to her arrival in her mountain village and her discovery of a completely different and fascinating way of life.

Come and hear about Jenny finding a different way of life in an inland village in Turkey in her 50s. All welcome to this talk.

Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange.  

Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square.

Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk

Come and develop your painting skills under the guidance of one of East Anglia’s leading watercolour artists.  Level: some experience preferred. £35 for the day inc. refreshments. Bookings: 01763 261808, frogend@gmail.com

For those people thinking of acquiring sheep or having a small flock of sheep this course will give you the confidence to tackle sheep shearing with traditional blades. The course content includes how to sharpen and use the shears, how to handle the sheep ready for shearing, how to use the hand shears effectively and safely while shearing, how to wrap the fleece and grade the wool, how to trim the feet and age the sheep – and at the end of the day you can take home the fleece you have sheared from the sheep. £110 per person. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Local crafts people come together with a craft event to sell their items all in aid of Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. Teas/coffees and homemade cakes.  In addition to the various craft fair stalls there will be new art and craft materials for sale, a craft related de-stash/jumble stall including papercraft items, jewellery making supplies, vintage sewing patterns, books etc.   Craft groups and home crafters very welcome to come and spend some time in the social space, bring your project/ your knitting etc and join in. £1.50 entrance, to include a free drink Contact: Julia Sewell 07751752062

Every Monday, 9.30 – 11am. Provides ethical savings and very low cost loans for locals.

Mondays from 10.30am – 11.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

A structured but relaxed networking meeting that brings local business together. Run by local family charity Home-Start Herts. £12 members/£15 non-members which includes breakfast, membership £10 per month which goes to charity. Held every other Tuesday, 7 – 9am. www.facebook.com/baldocknetworkgroup/

8th, 11th, 15th and 18th April, 12-1.30pm 28th and 30th May, 12-1.30pm Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked.

A show aimed at Key Stage 2 children but suitable for all ages. Come along and learn in a fun way about hygiene and medicine safety through song and puppets including a large rat!  Help to piece together a bi-plane and discover speedy solutions to immediate health conundrums.  Join in the fun! Free tickets available now from Royston Library

Held on the last Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Royston U3A’s constantly growing range of group activities offers members the opportunity to make new friends, discover new interests and activities they never had time for before. Monthly meetings with a visiting guest speaker. (with the exception of August and December). If you are semi-retired or retired, you are very welcome to join us – https://u3asites.org.uk/royston/home

Nuthampstead Airfield Museum is pleased to announce talks at our new venue, Barkway Village Hall. Everyone welcome. £7.50 suggested donation which includes light snacks.  

Wed 29th and Thur 30th, 10.30am – 12pm £3 for kids aged 3+

Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Every Wednesday, 11am – 1pm at Wimpole Estate. Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole’s parkland. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole

Every Wednesday at 1.30pm, At Royston Heath. Royston Health Walks is a social walking group. We are very welcoming and friendly and pride ourselves in being positively inclusive and non-cliquey. We walk at a leisurely pace over Therfield Heath, have a chat and then go for refreshments in the café. Everyone regardless of age, level of fitness and in principle state of health can get something from walking with us. The walks are free and accompanied children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com

Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk    

Thursdays from 9.30am – 10.15am. Held at Coombes Community Centre, Royston Pre-booking required. Either call/text Kaylee 07584 571587 or email kaylee@sweatymama.com More information can also be found at www.kaylee.sweatymama.com

Every Thursday, 9.30 – 11am, except for school holidays. A friendly baby and toddler group run by Royston Parish Church. Suggested donation of £1. Includes snacks, story, singing, chatting and much more. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com

Wed 29th and Thur 30th, 10.30am – 12pm £3 for kids aged 3+

We have an enthusiastic group of trained volunteers who lead our two, weekly Walking for Health walks at Wandlebury. The first is slightly faster while the second is more leisurely, accommodating people who are not so fit or are newcomers to the group. Each walk lasts around 30 minutes and covers about 1.5 miles. With the slower second walk, we offer a shortcut back to the base if needed. This social group meets all year round at 10am every Thursday morning, with the slower walk starting at 10.30am. Walks are well-attended, with 50-60 people joining most weeks. Teas and coffees are available afterwards. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on  

8th, 11th, 15th and 18th April, 12-1.30pm 28th and 30th May, 12-1.30pm Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked.

Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Join us for an informal catch up after work! Venues change each month, check below as to where we’ll be. 5.30 – 7pm each month: 25th January, The Old Courthouse Royston 22nd February, Banyers House, Royston 29th March, Royston Heath Sports Club 26th April, The Old Bull Inn 31st May, Jolly Postie – Royston 28th June, ‘Summer Special’ Hosted by La Bella Vita- Royston, All Things Birch and Beautiful‘ in the Corn Exchange July & August – NO MEETINGS 27th September, Banyers House, Royston 25th October, The Old Courthouse Royston 29th November, Jolly Postie – Royston December – NO MEETING Contact Sharon for more information: sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk 

Featuring Schrödinger’s Strings + support acts. £13 (£11 in advance), £2 for under 25s. www.roystonfolk.org