What’s On… in Royston and Beyond

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				1 Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 1 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 1 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets For all parents & carers with babies and toddlers under 5 years old. Come and join us for toys, play, songs & stories, coffee, tea and children’s snacks. A suggested donation of £1 per family per week is welcomed. For more information contact club@royston-methodist.org.uk Junior Heroes Holiday Club 9.45am Junior Heroes Holiday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 1 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Come along to Junior Heroes Holiday Club, for games, crafts, stories and songs, ideal for children ages 4-11! Free admission, for more information contact Richard Elcock on 01763 208381 or Gill Grainger on 01763 242682. Coffee and Connect 10.30am Coffee and Connect @ The Jolly Postie Nov 1 @ 10.30am – 11.30am Tickets 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 Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm 11.00am Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm @ Wimpole Farm Nov 1 @ 11.00am – 4.15pm Tickets Wimpole Farm, SG8 0BW. Enjoy some autumnal fun for all the family with pumpkin farming at Wimpole Farm this October. Running from 19th October to November 3rd. For full details on times and prices, visit http://bit.ly/wimpolefarm Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Nov 1 @ 11.15am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Dance along to some gentle music in the museum. All abilities welcome! Free sessions, to book, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-movement-class Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Nov 1 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Friends of King James Academy Bonfire & Fireworks 6.00pm Friends of King James Academy Bonfire & Fireworks @ Roysia Middle School Nov 1 @ 6.00pm Tickets Roysia Middle School, SG8 5EQ. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks start at 7pm. Food, refreshments and face painting available. Tickets cost £3 for adults, £2.50 for children or £10 for a family ticket. Fireworks Display 6.30pm Fireworks Display @ Petersfield School Nov 1 @ 6.30pm Tickets Petersfield School, SG8 5QG. A wonderful evening of fireworks. Tickets cost £5 for adults (£3 in advance) or £3 for children (£2 in advance) For more information and bookings, visit www.friendsofpetersfield.com NHDC Chairman’s Charity Night 7.00pm NHDC Chairman’s Charity Night @ The Old Bull Inn Nov 1 @ 7.00pm – 11.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. Come and enjoy a fantastic music night featuring three distinctive bands and a finger buffet, all in aid of the NHDC Chairman’s Charity North Herts and Stevenage Branch Parkinson UK, funds to be used in Royston. Tickets cost £15, for more information contact Jean Green on 07715275918 or 01763 249886 Oliver! 7.30pm Oliver! @ Hertford Theatre Nov 1 @ 7.30pm Tickets Hertford Theatre, SG14 1PS. Limitless Academy of Performing Arts presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Tickets cost £19 or £17 concessions. For tickets and more information, visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com/events?id=789315	2 Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Nov 2 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Nov 2 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 2 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 2 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Nov 2 @ 10.30am – 4.30pm Tickets Yew Tree Cottage, SG9 0DA. A range of alpaca products and Christmas gifts including clothing, cushions and yarns. For the full range of dates and more information, visit www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm 11.00am Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm @ Wimpole Farm Nov 2 @ 11.00am – 4.15pm Tickets Wimpole Farm, SG8 0BW. Enjoy some autumnal fun for all the family with pumpkin farming at Wimpole Farm this October. Running from 19th October to November 3rd. For full details on times and prices, visit http://bit.ly/wimpolefarm Lucies’ Boutique – Preloved Chidren’s and Maternity Wear Sale 12.30pm Lucies’ Boutique – Preloved Chidren’s and Maternity Wear Sale @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 2 @ 12.30pm – 4.00pm Tickets Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9JL. Come and browse 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. For more information, contact info@luciesboutique.co.uk Lego Club 2.30pm Lego Club @ Royston Library Nov 2 @ 2.30pm – 3.30pm Tickets Suitable for 5 – 12 year olds , sessions will cost £2. Lego club returns but now on the first Saturday of the month. Pre-bookings are no longer needed. There are limited places and the sign in sheet will open half an hour before the session starts. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Oliver! Matinee Performance 2.30pm Oliver! Matinee Performance @ Hertford Theatre Nov 2 @ 2.30pm Tickets Hertford Theatre, SG14 1PS. Limitless Academy of Performing Arts presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Tickets cost £19 or £17 concessions. For tickets and more information, visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com/events?id=789315 Ashwell School Firework Display 5.00pm Ashwell School Firework Display @ Ashwell Tennis Club Nov 2 @ 5.00pm Tickets Ashwell Tennis Club, SG7 5QF. Gates open at 5pm, fireworks start at 6.30pm. BBQ, bar & Stalls on offer. Tickets cost £5 for adults or £3 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Ashwell school office, Ashwell Chemist & Rhubard & Mustard (or on the gate on the night). Melbourn Primary Fireworks 5.30pm Melbourn Primary Fireworks @ Melbourn Village College Nov 2 @ 5.30pm – 8.00pm Tickets Melbourn Village College, SG8 6EF. A marvellous evening of fireworks featuring a bar, snacks, and a BBQ. For tickets and more information, visit www.pta-events.co.uk/melbournprimaryschool Friends of Reed School and St Mary’s Church Firework Extravaganza 6.00pm Friends of Reed School and St Mary’s Church Firework Extravaganza @ Reed Green Nov 2 @ 6.00pm Tickets Reed Green, SG8 8AX. Bar open from 5pm, fireworks at 6:45pm, followed by a bonfire. Free entry, but donations welcome – don’t forget your torch! Icknield Walk Fireworks 6.00pm Icknield Walk Fireworks @ Icknield Walk First School Nov 2 @ 6.00pm Tickets Icknield Walk First School, SG8 7EZ. A stunning firework display with burgers, hotdogs, sweets and glow novelties for sale. Family viewing room for babies and small children. Tickets are £4 adults, £3 children or £12 family. Oliver! 7.30pm Oliver! @ Hertford Theatre Nov 2 @ 7.30pm Tickets Hertford Theatre, SG14 1PS. Limitless Academy of Performing Arts presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Tickets cost £19 or £17 concessions. For tickets and more information, visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com/events?id=789315 No Regrets – The Life and Music of Edith Piaf 7.45pm No Regrets – The Life and Music of Edith Piaf @ Letchworth Settlement Nov 2 @ 7.45pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. A lecture and recital about Edith Piaf by Derek Blyth (piano, accordion and lecturer) and Jill Taylor (mezzo soprano). For booking and further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 68282.	3 Great Chishill Antiques & Vintage Fair 10.00am Great Chishill Antiques & Vintage Fair @ Great Chishill Village Hall Nov 3 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Great Chishill Village Hall, SG8 8SH. Come and browse an array of antiques and vintage stalls, with tea and cake available. Fairs being held on both 1st Sep and 6th Oct. Entry costs £1, for more information contact Karen@ruralmagpie.co.uk or visit www.ruralmagpie.co.uk Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 3 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm 11.00am Pumpkin Carving at Wimpole Farm @ Wimpole Farm Nov 3 @ 11.00am – 4.15pm Tickets Wimpole Farm, SG8 0BW. Enjoy some autumnal fun for all the family with pumpkin farming at Wimpole Farm this October. Running from 19th October to November 3rd. For full details on times and prices, visit http://bit.ly/wimpolefarm Elgar – Dream of Gerontius 7.30pm Elgar – Dream of Gerontius @ Haileybury College Nov 3 @ 7.30pm Tickets Haileybury College, SG13 7NU. Members are very excited about singing ‘The Dream’. It will be a challenge, but Royston Choral Society are confident that their Musical Director, Andrew O’ Brien will enable them to do justice to Elgar’s masterpiece. For more information, visit www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk
4 Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 4 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Melbourn Primary School Open Mornings 9.30am Melbourn Primary School Open Mornings @ Melbourn Primary School Nov 4 @ 9.30am Tickets Melbourn Primary School, SG8 6DB. An invitation for prospective parents of children starting primary school in September 2020 to learn more about Melbourn Primary School. Open Mornings are running: Monday 7th October 2019 – 9.30am Monday 4th November 2019 – 9.30am Monday 2nd December 2019 – 9.30am Please contact the school office on 01763 223457 or email office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk to book a place. Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 4 @ 10.30am – 11.15am Tickets 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 Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 4 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. The Hub is an opportunity for local people to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat, meet some of the Hospice team and find out more about the therapies and support services that are available throughout Garden House Hospice Care. For more information, visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/	5 Melbourn Business Association 7.30am Melbourn Business Association Nov 5 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets A lively networking group. Held on the first Tuesday of the month, at the Sheene Mill in Melbourn. www.melbournbusinessassociation.com Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 5 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ A10 Bouncy Castles Soft Play Session 9.15am A10 Bouncy Castles Soft Play Session @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 5 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A10 Bouncy Castles hosts soft play sessions on Oct 8th, Nov 5th, Dec 3rd. £5 per child or £13 for a family ticket for 3. Children under 6 months go free with a paying child. Snacks, tea and coffee are available to purchase. Come along on the day or call Nessa on 07732 133007. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Open Morning 10.00am St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Open Morning @ St Mary's Catholic Primary School Nov 5 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm Tickets St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, SG8 7DB. A chance to look around and learn more about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. For more information, visit www.stmarysroyston.co.uk/ Barkway Bonfire and Fireworks Night 6.00pm Barkway Bonfire and Fireworks Night @ Barkway Recreation Ground Nov 5 @ 6.00pm – 7.00pm Tickets Barkway Recreation Ground, SG8 8DF. Bonfire to be lit at 6:30pm, Fireworks to start at 7pm. Food and refreshments available! Suggested donation is £2 for adults and £1 for children. Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Nov 5 @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets Baldock Town Hall, SG7 6AR. Have fun moving into health in community dance workshops aimed at the over 50s. Sessions cost £10 or £7 for concessions. For more information, contact Jane on 07801 352300.	6 Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 6 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Nov 6 @ 10.15am Tickets 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 Wednesday Walk 11.00am Wednesday Walk @ Wimpole Estate Nov 6 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm Tickets 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 6 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Homemade at The Barn – Christmas Shopping Evening 6.00pm Homemade at The Barn – Christmas Shopping Evening @ The Barn Nov 6 @ 6.00pm – 9.00pm Tickets The Barn, SG8 5JL. A chance to have canapes and a glass of wine whilst finishing your Christmas shopping in style! For more information, call Sally on 07730 496225 Freman College Sixth Form Open Evening 6.30pm Freman College Sixth Form Open Evening @ Freman College Nov 6 @ 6.30pm – 8.00pm Tickets Freman College, SG9 9BT. A chance to look round and learn more about Freman College’s Sixth Form. For more information, visit www.freman.org.uk or call 01763 271 818 Halloween Ghost Walk 7.30pm Halloween Ghost Walk @ Royston Railway Station Nov 6 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Railway Station, SG8 5AH. A spooky evening of Halloween fun. Tickets cost £6.00 each and are available from Royston Library or by email Damien at damien.odell@yahoo.co.uk	7 Royston Business Network 7.30am Royston Business Network @ Royston Heath Sports Club Nov 7 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes 9.00am Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes @ St Margaret of Antioch Church Nov 7 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets St Margaret of Antioch Church, SG8 8JW. James Parkes, who lived in Barley, was one of the most remarkable figures within twentieth century Christianity fighting against antisemitism, rescuing Jewish refugees and working throughout his life to promote religious tolerance and mutual respect between those of all faiths and none. This free exhibition gives you the chance more about this incredible gentleman. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 7 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 7 @ 9.30am – 10.15am Tickets 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 Tots in Church 9.30am Tots in Church @ Sport Pavilion at Meridian School Nov 7 @ 9.30am – 11.00am Tickets 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 Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF 10.00am Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF @ Wandlebury Country Park Nov 7 @ 10.00am Tickets 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 North Herts Art Society Lecture 11.00am North Herts Art Society Lecture @ Spirella Ballroom Nov 7 @ 11.00am – 12.15pm Tickets Spirella Ballroom, SG6 4ET. A fascinating lecture from Gail Turner on Goya’s painting ‘The Third of May 1808’. The lecture looks at the political and artistic background of this painting, and its influence on Manet and Picasso. Attendance costs £7 with free parking and lift access. For more information, visit www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk Walking Netball 1.30pm Walking Netball Nov 7 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets Royston Leisure Centre, SG8 7XT. A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £6. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk North Herts Art Society Lecture 2.00pm North Herts Art Society Lecture @ Spirella Ballroom Nov 7 @ 2.00pm – 3.15pm Tickets Spirella Ballroom, SG6 4ET. A fascinating lecture from Gail Turner on Goya’s painting ‘The Third of May 1808’. The lecture looks at the political and artistic background of this painting, and its influence on Manet and Picasso. Attendance costs £7 with free parking and lift access. For more information, visit www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk The Jewellery Clinic 4.00pm The Jewellery Clinic @ The Old Bull Inn Hotel Nov 7 @ 4.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn Hotel, SG8 9AW. A chance to have jewellery cleaned and examined for a quote from experts. Visitors can also get a quote and even sell jewellery or comission new pieces right there and then. For more information, call Keith on 01462 743915 or Alan on 07966 296614. Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 7 @ 7.15pm – 10.30pm Tickets The Coombes Room, Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A friendly club meeting every Thursday, welcoming new members who are familiar with the game. If you need a partner then click on the ‘Find a partner’ button on their website before attending the club. If you wish to learn or improve your bridge to club standard, then click on the ‘Learning Bridge’ button on their website. For more information, visit www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts or call 01763 260746. “The Seven Deadly Sins (and a few lively virtues)” 8.00pm “The Seven Deadly Sins (and a few lively virtues)” @ Royston Town Hall Nov 7 @ 8.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA. Dr Lynne Boughton will give an illustrated talk on behalf of Royston & District Local History Society. Attendance costs £2, for more information, contact David Allard on 01763 242677.	8 Royston Community Breakfast 7.30am Royston Community Breakfast @ The Old Bull Inn Nov 8 @ 7.30am Tickets 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 Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes 9.00am Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes @ St Margaret of Antioch Church Nov 8 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets St Margaret of Antioch Church, SG8 8JW. James Parkes, who lived in Barley, was one of the most remarkable figures within twentieth century Christianity fighting against antisemitism, rescuing Jewish refugees and working throughout his life to promote religious tolerance and mutual respect between those of all faiths and none. This free exhibition gives you the chance more about this incredible gentleman. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 8 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 8 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets For all parents & carers with babies and toddlers under 5 years old. Come and join us for toys, play, songs & stories, coffee, tea and children’s snacks. A suggested donation of £1 per family per week is welcomed. For more information contact club@royston-methodist.org.uk Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Nov 8 @ 11.15am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Dance along to some gentle music in the museum. All abilities welcome! Free sessions, to book, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-movement-class Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Nov 8 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 The Ram Jam Band at Cambridge Soul Festival 7.00pm The Ram Jam Band at Cambridge Soul Festival @ The Junction Nov 8 @ 7.00pm Tickets The Junction, CB1 7GX. Cambridge Soul Festival comes to The Junction on November 8th, bringing with them a fantastic with Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band for a night of soul, funk and grooves. Tickets cost £19.25. For more information and booking, visit www.bit.ly/CambridgeSoul2019 Ghost Stories at the Leper Chapel with Robert Lloyd Parry 7.30pm Ghost Stories at the Leper Chapel with Robert Lloyd Parry @ Leper Chapel Nov 8 @ 7.30pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. Two chilling and thrilling tales from M R James, the master of the English ghost story, performed by Robert Lloyd Parry. Tickets cost £12 and are available at deadmens.eventbrite.co.uk along with the full details of the event. Holocaust Denial: Courtoom & Cinema with Sir Richard J. Evans 7.30pm Holocaust Denial: Courtoom & Cinema with Sir Richard J. Evans @ St Margaret of Antioch Church Nov 8 @ 7.30pm Tickets St Margaret of Antioch Church, SG8 8JW. A talk about from Professor Richard J Evans of Cambridge University about his key role in the libel case involving Holocaust denier David Irving. Professor Evans talks about his 740-page report, and his cross-examination for more than a week by Irving, who represented himself. The talk will go on to cover Professor Evan’s role in the film made about this case “Denial” (2016) and the long lasting affects of that on him. Cash bar will be available from 7pm. Tickets cost £10 or £5 for students To book, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holocaust-denial-courtroom-cinema-with-sir-richard-j-evans A Landscape in Watercolour 8.00pm A Landscape in Watercolour @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 8 @ 8.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9DW. Mike Rollins will be giving a demonstration of ‘A Landscape in Watercolour’ on behalf or Royston Arts Society. Attendance is £3 for non-members, with refreshments included. For more information, contact 01763 261808. Royston Folk Club Showcase 8.00pm Royston Folk Club Showcase @ The Old Bull Inn Nov 8 @ 8.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. A showcase of Royston Folk Club’s talent – 7pm for 8pm. Featuring Bernard Hoskin, Simple Folk, Andy Lefevre Wickenwood, Clive Walker & John Ward Trio. £4 (£3 performers) £2 under 25s For more details, visit: www.roystonfolk.org	9 Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Nov 9 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Nov 9 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes 9.00am Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes @ St Margaret of Antioch Church Nov 9 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets St Margaret of Antioch Church, SG8 8JW. James Parkes, who lived in Barley, was one of the most remarkable figures within twentieth century Christianity fighting against antisemitism, rescuing Jewish refugees and working throughout his life to promote religious tolerance and mutual respect between those of all faiths and none. This free exhibition gives you the chance more about this incredible gentleman. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 9 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 9 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Writing Dialogue 10.00am Writing Dialogue @ Letchworth Settlement Nov 9 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. Join us and explore the use of dialogue in writing with our expert tutor Elizabeth Barber. By referring to short extracts from published texts, discussion and fun exercises, you will learn the value of good dialogue. New and experienced writers are welcome at the workshop, which runs from 10am until 3pm. Tickets cost £25. For booking and further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 682828. Quiz Night 7.00pm Quiz Night @ Melbourn Hub Nov 9 @ 7.00pm Tickets Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ. A Quiz Night in aid of Home Start Royston and Melbourn Turn it on to Christmas. Teams of up to 8 people, ploughmans supper and nibbles included, tickets cost £10 and are available from the Hub or call 01763 263303 to book your table. Ghost Stories at the Leper Chapel with Robert Lloyd Parry 7.30pm Ghost Stories at the Leper Chapel with Robert Lloyd Parry @ Leper Chapel Nov 9 @ 7.30pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. Two chilling and thrilling tales from M R James, the master of the English ghost story, performed by Robert Lloyd Parry. Tickets cost £12 and are available at deadmens.eventbrite.co.uk along with the full details of the event. The Blues Skies Big Band Gig 7.30pm The Blues Skies Big Band Gig @ St Marys Church Nov 9 @ 7.30pm Tickets St Marys Church, SG8 7SU. The Blues Skies Big Band will play in St Marys Church, entry is £12 each on the door, children under 14 free. For more information, contact Barry Jones by email on barry.a.jones@btinternet.com or by telephone on 01763 208575.	10 Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes 9.00am Exhibition of the Life & Work of the Revd Dr James Parkes @ St Margaret of Antioch Church Nov 10 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets St Margaret of Antioch Church, SG8 8JW. James Parkes, who lived in Barley, was one of the most remarkable figures within twentieth century Christianity fighting against antisemitism, rescuing Jewish refugees and working throughout his life to promote religious tolerance and mutual respect between those of all faiths and none. This free exhibition gives you the chance more about this incredible gentleman. Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 10 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Christmas Craft Fair 11.00am Christmas Craft Fair @ Melbourn Hub Nov 10 @ 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ. Intriguing stalls packed with crafts, gifts and Christmas Goodies. Cafe open serving Barista coffees. Joe Reveman Talk 7.30pm Joe Reveman Talk @ Barkway Village Hall Nov 10 @ 7.30pm Tickets Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS. Nuthampstead Airfield Museum announces a special talk by one of the 398th Bomb Group’s very own veterans, Joe Reveman. Light snacks will be provided, with drinks available to purchase, suggested donation £5. For more information, visit www.nuthampsteadairfieldmuseum.com/
11 Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 11 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service – Royston 10.00am Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service – Royston @ Royston War Memorial Nov 11 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston War Memorial, SG8 9FQ. Parade forms up in Queens Road, Royston – please arrive no later than 10.00am. The parade steps off at 10.25am and arrives at Melbourn Street War Memorial 10.35am. The service of Remembrance starts 10.45am. Rotary Club Memory Café 10.00am Rotary Club Memory Café @ Royston Town Hall Nov 11 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA. The Rotary Club of Royston’s Memory Café will again be welcoming people with memory issues and their carers – on 14 October and 11 November at the Town Hall (in Room 11) while the Old Barn is being redecorated. For more information, visit www.roystonrotary.com Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 11 @ 10.30am – 11.15am Tickets 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 Remembrance Service 10.45am Remembrance Service @ Royston War Memorial Nov 11 @ 10.45am Tickets Royston War Memorial, SG8 9FQ. Royston’s annual Remebrance Service. Followed by a service in the Priory Memorial Gardens at the Memorial to the 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy) USAAF. Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 11 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. The Hub is an opportunity for local people to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat, meet some of the Hospice team and find out more about the therapies and support services that are available throughout Garden House Hospice Care. For more information, visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/	12 The Listing – Sales and Copy Deadline for December The Listing – Sales and Copy Deadline for December Nov 12 all-day Tickets The last available date to submit your adverts, content or events for The Listing December issues Baldock Network Group 7.00am Baldock Network Group @ The Orange Tree Nov 12 @ 7.00am – 9.00am Tickets 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/ Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 12 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Royston Museum Lino Printing 10.00am Royston Museum Lino Printing @ Royston Museum Nov 12 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Create your own lino cuts and use Royston Museum’s printing press. £5 per person. Spaces are limited so booking is required. To book your space, email: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Royston Museum Drawing Workshop 10.30am Royston Museum Drawing Workshop @ Royston Museum Nov 12 @ 10.30am Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Be inspired by the museum’s objects and improve your drawing skills! £5 per person. Spaces are limited so booking is required. To book your space, email: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Royston Museum Lino Printing 2.00pm Royston Museum Lino Printing @ Royston Museum Nov 12 @ 2.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Create your own lino cuts and use Royston Museum’s printing press. £5 per person. Spaces are limited so booking is required. To book your space, email: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Nov 12 @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets Baldock Town Hall, SG7 6AR. Have fun moving into health in community dance workshops aimed at the over 50s. Sessions cost £10 or £7 for concessions. For more information, contact Jane on 07801 352300. HSRSC and Glazed Creations Evening 7.30pm HSRSC and Glazed Creations Evening @ Glazed Creations Nov 12 @ 7.30pm Tickets 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 Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.45pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong @ Cambridge Arts Theatre Nov 12 @ 7.45pm Tickets Cambridge Arts Theatre, CB2 3PJ. The multi award-winning Mischief Theatre returns to Cambridge for five days this November, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale, Peter Pan. The Independent described it as being ‘the perfect show for those who feel the world has gone bonkers!’ For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/PeterPanGoesWrong2019	13 Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 13 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Nov 13 @ 10.15am Tickets 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 Wednesday Walk 11.00am Wednesday Walk @ Wimpole Estate Nov 13 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm Tickets 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 Autumn Trees Collage 1.00pm Autumn Trees Collage @ Letchworth Settlement Address Nov 13 @ 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement Address, SG6 4UB. In this Autumn workshop, you will be creating a mixed media collage on A3 size paper, using acrylic paints and various papers and materials, which will all be provided. Tickets cost £25 which includes all materials. For booking and further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 682828. Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 13 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Café Sci Cambridge: The Surprising Science of Fatherhood 7.00pm Café Sci Cambridge: The Surprising Science of Fatherhood @ Espresso Library Nov 13 @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets Espresso Library, CB1 1BG. Join Anna Machin from the University of Oxford as she looks at the role of fathers from a biological perspective, exploring the idea that men are biologically and psychologically prepped to become fathers. She will also look at the impact that fatherhood can have upon mental state. This is a free, non-ticketed event. Please arrive for 6.45pm. For more information, visit: www.cafescicambridge.org Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.45pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong @ Cambridge Arts Theatre Nov 13 @ 7.45pm Tickets Cambridge Arts Theatre, CB2 3PJ. The multi award-winning Mischief Theatre returns to Cambridge for five days this November, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale, Peter Pan. The Independent described it as being ‘the perfect show for those who feel the world has gone bonkers!’ For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/PeterPanGoesWrong2019	14 Royston Business Network 7.30am Royston Business Network @ Royston Heath Sports Club Nov 14 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 14 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 14 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 14 @ 9.30am – 10.15am Tickets 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 Tots in Church 9.30am Tots in Church @ Sport Pavilion at Meridian School Nov 14 @ 9.30am – 11.00am Tickets 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 Bury Lane Farm Shop Tasting Event 10.00am Bury Lane Farm Shop Tasting Event @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Nov 14 @ 10.00am – 7.00pm Tickets Bury Lane Farm Shop, SG8 6DF. Free to enter hamper draw and chance to sample products sold by Bury Lane Farm Shop. For more details, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk or call 01763 260418. Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF 10.00am Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF @ Wandlebury Country Park Nov 14 @ 10.00am Tickets 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 Walking Netball 1.30pm Walking Netball Nov 14 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets Royston Leisure Centre, SG8 7XT. A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £6. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 14 @ 7.15pm – 10.30pm Tickets The Coombes Room, Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A friendly club meeting every Thursday, welcoming new members who are familiar with the game. If you need a partner then click on the ‘Find a partner’ button on their website before attending the club. If you wish to learn or improve your bridge to club standard, then click on the ‘Learning Bridge’ button on their website. For more information, visit www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts or call 01763 260746. Macular Degeneration with Audrey Drage 7.30pm Macular Degeneration with Audrey Drage @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 14 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Audrey will speak about Macular Degeneration. She is a member of the Macular Society and runs a support group for the charity. All welcome, for more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.45pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong @ Cambridge Arts Theatre Nov 14 @ 7.45pm Tickets Cambridge Arts Theatre, CB2 3PJ. The multi award-winning Mischief Theatre returns to Cambridge for five days this November, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale, Peter Pan. The Independent described it as being ‘the perfect show for those who feel the world has gone bonkers!’ For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/PeterPanGoesWrong2019	15 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 15 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Royston Business Breakfast Club 7.30am Royston Business Breakfast Club Nov 15 @ 7.30am Tickets 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 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 15 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 15 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Reed Book Sale 9.00am Reed Book Sale @ Reed Church Nov 15 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Reed Church, SG8 8AP. Pop along and have a browse through the many genres of books at Reed’s annual book sale. Featuring something for everyone’s reading taste, with tea and coffee available. First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 15 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets For all parents & carers with babies and toddlers under 5 years old. Come and join us for toys, play, songs & stories, coffee, tea and children’s snacks. A suggested donation of £1 per family per week is welcomed. For more information contact club@royston-methodist.org.uk Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Nov 15 @ 11.15am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Dance along to some gentle music in the museum. All abilities welcome! Free sessions, to book, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-movement-class Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Nov 15 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night 7.30pm Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night @ Royston Town Hall Nov 15 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA. A fun quiz evening raising money for Royston Town Mayor’s Community Trust Fund. Tickets cost £5 per person, with a maximum of 5 per team. To book your table please contact Royston Town Council Office on 01763 245484 or email admin@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.45pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong @ Cambridge Arts Theatre Nov 15 @ 7.45pm Tickets Cambridge Arts Theatre, CB2 3PJ. The multi award-winning Mischief Theatre returns to Cambridge for five days this November, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale, Peter Pan. The Independent described it as being ‘the perfect show for those who feel the world has gone bonkers!’ For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/PeterPanGoesWrong2019 Drift Away Relaxation 8.00pm Drift Away Relaxation @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 15 @ 8.00pm – 9.00pm Tickets Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9JS. Relax to the peaceful sound of the harp and completely unwind. £9 per person, booking is essential by calling 01763 247440	16 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 16 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Nov 16 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Nov 16 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 16 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 16 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 16 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Reed Book Sale 9.00am Reed Book Sale @ Reed Church Nov 16 @ 9.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Reed Church, SG8 8AP. Pop along and have a browse through the many genres of books at Reed’s annual book sale. Featuring something for everyone’s reading taste, with tea and coffee available. Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Christmas Event 9.45am Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Christmas Event @ North Barn Nov 16 @ 9.45am – 5.00pm Tickets North Barn, SG4 7DP. Join Harriet Kelsall in their Hertfordshire studio to kick off the festive season with mulled wine, mince pies and beautiful jewellery! Free event, for more information, visit www.hkjewellery.co.uk/events or call 01462 790565. Royston & District Model Railway Annual Exhibition 10.00am Royston & District Model Railway Annual Exhibition @ Bassingbourn Village College Nov 16 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Bassingbourn Village College, SG8 5NJ. Model railway exhibition with over 25+ layouts of different scales, 7 demonstrations, 5 Railway societies and 14 Traders. Royston Winter Crafts Fair 10.00am Royston Winter Crafts Fair @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 16 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. Local, high quality crafts at reasonable prices. For more information, visit: www.number3royston.co.uk/ All Saints Melbourn Autumn Fayre 11.00am All Saints Melbourn Autumn Fayre @ All Saints Community Hall Nov 16 @ 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets All Saints Community Hall, SG8 6DY. A wide variety of fun and interesting stalls raising money for All Saints, set to feature a professional photographer, face painting and more! Charity Fair 11.00am Charity Fair @ Hasingfield Methodist Church Nov 16 @ 11.00am – 2.30pm Tickets Hasingfield Methodist Church, CB23 1JW. A varied fair featuring a soft toy tombola and the “marble game”, plus Christmas cards and craft items, along with literature about Home Start’s service. For more information, visit www.hsrsc.org.uk/ Empowering People: Genetic Counselling in Focus 1.00pm Empowering People: Genetic Counselling in Focus @ Wellcome Genome Campus Nov 16 @ 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Wellcome Genome Campus, CB10 1RQ. Discover how genetic counsellors work with patients, supporting them to make sense of information about genetic tests and diagnoses that is meaningful for them and their families. You can also meet researchers who work there and visit Open Lab to discover more about the Campus’ history and the cutting-edge research that happens there today. Open to all and free to attend but booking is essential. To book tickets, visit: open-saturdays.eventbrite.co.uk/ Wildlife Trust Wild Journeys 7.30pm Wildlife Trust Wild Journeys @ Orton Hotel Nov 16 @ 7.30pm – 9.00pm Tickets Orton Hotel, PE2 7DN. Spend an evening in the company of brilliant author and journalist Patrick Barkham, award-winning author of The Butterfly Isles, Badgerlands, Coastlines and the Guardian’s Natural History Writer. His latest book Islander, won the 2018 National Geographic Traveller Magazine book of the year award, and recounts a fascinating journey around some of Britain’s most intriguing small islands, meeting their wild residents – animal and human! Attendance costs £10 or £8 for Wildlife Trust members. For more information, email: louise.rackham@wildlifebcn.org Peter Pan Goes Wrong 7.45pm Peter Pan Goes Wrong @ Cambridge Arts Theatre Nov 16 @ 7.45pm Tickets Cambridge Arts Theatre, CB2 3PJ. The multi award-winning Mischief Theatre returns to Cambridge for five days this November, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s much-loved tale, Peter Pan. The Independent described it as being ‘the perfect show for those who feel the world has gone bonkers!’ For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/PeterPanGoesWrong2019	17 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 17 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 17 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 17 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Christmas Market 11.00am Christmas Market @ King James Academy Nov 17 @ 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. Lots of fabulous Christmas stalls and refreshments. Free entry! Messy Church 3.30pm Messy Church @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 17 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm Tickets Calling all Superheroes! Family fun for all ages, with John Hardwick and Charlie the Monkey at Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road. Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome. www.royston-methodist.org.uk
18 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 18 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 18 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 18 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 18 @ 10.30am – 11.15am Tickets 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 Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 18 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. The Hub is an opportunity for local people to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat, meet some of the Hospice team and find out more about the therapies and support services that are available throughout Garden House Hospice Care. For more information, visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/	19 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 19 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 19 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 19 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ FSB Networking 10.00am FSB Networking @ Chesterson Bowls Club Nov 19 @ 10.00am – 11.30am Tickets Chesterson Bowls Club, CB4 1BL. A fantastic opportunity to network and discover potential business opportunities for you through the Federation of Small Businesses. The cost is £3.50, too book, visit www.fsb.org.uk/regions/eastofengland Curwens Gallery Exhibition Open Evening 6.00pm Curwens Gallery Exhibition Open Evening @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 19 @ 6.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Nov 19 @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets Baldock Town Hall, SG7 6AR. Have fun moving into health in community dance workshops aimed at the over 50s. Sessions cost £10 or £7 for concessions. For more information, contact Jane on 07801 352300.	20 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 20 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 20 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 20 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Nov 20 @ 10.15am Tickets 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 Magic Mornings 10.30am Magic Mornings @ Margaret House Nov 20 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Margaret House, SG8 8JS. Come and use the Tovertafel magic table—a series of light and motion activated games for people with dementia, which motivate the mind and inspire those living with dementia to be active—whilst creating moments of joy! Mornings are running on 18th Sep, 16th Oct and 20th Nov. For more information, call 01763 848272. Wednesday Walk 11.00am Wednesday Walk @ Wimpole Estate Nov 20 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm Tickets 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 20 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Melbourn & District U3A 2.30pm Melbourn & District U3A @ Melbourn Village College Nov 20 @ 2.30pm Tickets Melbourn Village College, SG8 6EF. The Melbourn & District U3A meeting for 20th November at Melbourn Village College will feature John Hall speaking about Zeppelins. Doors open at 2.30 pm. Come along for afternoon tea, meet us and find out what we do. Be our guest for your first visit. There is no meeting in December. For more information, visit: www.melbu3a.org	21 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 21 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Royston Business Network 7.30am Royston Business Network @ Royston Heath Sports Club Nov 21 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 21 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 21 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 21 @ 9.30am – 10.15am Tickets 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 Tots in Church 9.30am Tots in Church @ Sport Pavilion at Meridian School Nov 21 @ 9.30am – 11.00am Tickets 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 Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF 10.00am Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF @ Wandlebury Country Park Nov 21 @ 10.00am Tickets 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 Walking Netball 1.30pm Walking Netball Nov 21 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets Royston Leisure Centre, SG8 7XT. A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £6. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors 6.00pm King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors @ King James Academy Nov 21 @ 6.00pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. King James Academy Royston presents The Little Shop of Horrors by Miles Goodman and Alan Menkin. Tickets cost £5.50 / £3.50 and are available through the senior office on 01763 242236 from 1st November. Wine Tasting Evening 7.00pm Wine Tasting Evening @ The Old Bull Inn Nov 21 @ 7.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. Featuring Steve Hovington, Principal Educator and Founder of The Cambridge Wine Academy in association with Lisa Pilgrim of Cambridge Wines. Please join us for an evening of Wine Tasting, where you will learn about different wines on offer, enjoy tasting them and then have the opportunity to order your chosen wines for delivery in time for Christmas. Tickets are £21 including a light supper. Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 21 @ 7.15pm – 10.30pm Tickets The Coombes Room, Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A friendly club meeting every Thursday, welcoming new members who are familiar with the game. If you need a partner then click on the ‘Find a partner’ button on their website before attending the club. If you wish to learn or improve your bridge to club standard, then click on the ‘Learning Bridge’ button on their website. For more information, visit www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts or call 01763 260746.	22 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 22 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 22 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 22 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 22 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets For all parents & carers with babies and toddlers under 5 years old. Come and join us for toys, play, songs & stories, coffee, tea and children’s snacks. A suggested donation of £1 per family per week is welcomed. For more information contact club@royston-methodist.org.uk Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Nov 22 @ 11.15am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Dance along to some gentle music in the museum. All abilities welcome! Free sessions, to book, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-movement-class Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Nov 22 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Settlement Christmas Fair 6.00pm Settlement Christmas Fair @ Letchworth Settlement Nov 22 @ 6.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. Come along for this new fundraising festive event and enjoy the opportunity to purchase gifts from Christmas themed craft stalls. For further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 682828 King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors 7.00pm King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors @ King James Academy Nov 22 @ 7.00pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. King James Academy Royston presents The Little Shop of Horrors by Miles Goodman and Alan Menkin. Tickets cost £8.00 / £6.00 and are available through the senior office on 01763 242236 from 1st November. Pamper Evening 7.00pm Pamper Evening @ Litlington Village Hall Nov 22 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Litlington Village Hall, SG8 0QQ. Shopping, wine and treatments for an evening of being pampered. Tickets cost £5, to book, contact Sammy on 07794 236 985 or Lorraine on 07891 030438.	23 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 23 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Nov 23 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Nov 23 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 23 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 23 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 23 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Christmas Open Studio 10.00am Christmas Open Studio @ The Walnut House Nov 23 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets The Walnut House, SG8 0NN. Come and see artist Anna Pye’s open studio with original hand pulled lino and monoprints, cards, refreshments and more. For more information, visit www.annapye.com The Art of Christmas: Renaissance to Modern 10.30am The Art of Christmas: Renaissance to Modern @ Letchworth Settlement Nov 23 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. Explore the Biblical themes of the season, including the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Visit of the Magi and the Flight into Egypt. The majority of paintings examined will come from the Italian and Northern Renaissance, allowing us to compare varied approaches. We will also contrast these works with 19th and 20th century interpretations. Please bring a packed lunch. Tickets cost £30. For booking and further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 682828. Make an Advent Calendar 11.00am Make an Advent Calendar @ Royston Museum Nov 23 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. A fun craft session for kids aged 3+ to design and make their own advent calendar. Participation costs £3, no need to book – just drop in! For more information, contact enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Art and Archive 12.00pm Art and Archive @ Chrishall Village Hall Nov 23 @ 12.00pm – 6.00pm Tickets Chrishall Village Hall, SG8 8QJ. Exhibition of local art with work for sale. Free entry, with light refreshments available. For more information, visit www.chrishallessex.co.uk Make an Advent Calendar 2.00pm Make an Advent Calendar @ Royston Museum Nov 23 @ 2.00pm – 3.30pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. A fun craft session for kids aged 3+ to design and make their own advent calendar. Participation costs £3, no need to book – just drop in! For more information, contact enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Barkway Moonlight Market 4.30pm Barkway Moonlight Market @ Barkway Church Nov 23 @ 4.30pm – 6.30pm Tickets Barkway Church, SG8 8EJ. Over 20 stalls for all your Christmas shopping! Songs from the children of Barkway First School, hot toddies, bacon butties, mince pies and MUCH MORE! Entrance £1 per person, under 10s free! All funds raised go to the church restoration fund. King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors 7.00pm King James Academy presents The Little Shop of Horrors @ King James Academy Nov 23 @ 7.00pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. King James Academy Royston presents The Little Shop of Horrors by Miles Goodman and Alan Menkin. Tickets cost £8.00 / £6.00 and are available through the senior office on 01763 242236 from 1st November. Reed November Quiz 7.00pm Reed November Quiz @ Reed Village Hall Nov 23 @ 7.00pm Tickets Reed Village Hall, SG8 8AX. A fun quiz evening for £10 per person, including fish or chicken with chips or a veggie option. Bar and raffle. Please book early by contacting Hazel on 01763 848 349 20cVoX 7.30pm 20cVoX @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 23 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. 20cVoX band play & sing from the ‘American Songbook’, music & lyrics composed by songwriters and Big Band composers in the 20th Century. Tickets cost £10, to book, contact Joan on 01763 241501 or by email at r.germany@btopenworld.com 80’s Night at The Old Courthouse 8.00pm 80’s Night at The Old Courthouse @ The Old Courthouse Nov 23 @ 8.00pm Tickets The Old Courthouse, SG8 9XT. The Old Courthouse in Royston is hosting an 80’s Night Disco with DJ Matt Gypps. Enjoy old school tunes with prizes for the best 80’s themed dress! For more information, visit www.facebook.com/oldcourthouseroyston/ Christopher South and Tom Doig Talk 8.00pm Christopher South and Tom Doig Talk @ Chrishall Village Hall Nov 23 @ 8.00pm Tickets Chrishall Village Hall, SG8 8QJ. Christopher South and Tom Doig will be talking about working, broadcasting and generally being kept under control by Chrishall Historian Irene Cranwell for The Irene Cranwell Memorial Lecture. £3 entry on the door, refreshments and raffle available. For more information, visit www.chrishallessex.co.uk Melbourn Rock Club, Stevie R. Pearce & The Hooligans’ Gig 8.00pm Melbourn Rock Club, Stevie R. Pearce & The Hooligans’ Gig @ Eternit Sports and Social Club Nov 23 @ 8.00pm Tickets Eternit Sports and Social Club, SG8 5RL. Melbourn Rock Club welcomes Stevie R. Pearce & The Hooligans with support from Hell’s Gazelles and Hot One Two. Tickets are £9 at the door, to reserve tickets contact melrock667@gmail.com Royston Lions Quiz Evening 8.00pm Royston Lions Quiz Evening @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 23 @ 8.00pm Tickets Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9DW. Teams of up to 8 people, £5 per person. Licensed Bar Book with: Keith on 0345 833 5842 or e-mail lionkgc@gmail.com	24 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 24 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 24 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Christmas Open Studio 10.00am Christmas Open Studio @ The Walnut House Nov 24 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets The Walnut House, SG8 0NN. Come and see artist Anna Pye’s open studio with original hand pulled lino and monoprints, cards, refreshments and more. For more information, visit www.annapye.com Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 24 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Christmas Craft Fair 3.00pm Christmas Craft Fair @ Chishill Village Hall Nov 24 @ 3.00pm – 6.00pm Tickets Chishill Village Hall, SG8 8SH. Free entry, with over 20 stalls, mulled wine, and refreshments.
25 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 25 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 25 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 25 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 25 @ 10.30am – 11.15am Tickets 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 Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 25 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. The Hub is an opportunity for local people to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat, meet some of the Hospice team and find out more about the therapies and support services that are available throughout Garden House Hospice Care. For more information, visit www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/ Getting Started: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History with David Annal 7.45pm Getting Started: A Beginner’s Guide to Family History with David Annal @ Letchworth Settlement Nov 25 @ 7.45pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. An introduction to family history research. This talk will introduce the key sources for family history research as well as demonstrating some of the most important websites. Attendance costs £10. For booking and further information visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk or contact the office on 01462 682828.	26 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 26 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Baldock Network Group 7.00am Baldock Network Group @ The Orange Tree Nov 26 @ 7.00am – 9.00am Tickets 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/ Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 26 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 26 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Nov 26 @ 7.00pm – 8.30pm Tickets Baldock Town Hall, SG7 6AR. Have fun moving into health in community dance workshops aimed at the over 50s. Sessions cost £10 or £7 for concessions. For more information, contact Jane on 07801 352300. Solitary and Social Bees and Wasps 7.30pm Solitary and Social Bees and Wasps @ Royston Town Hall Nov 26 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA. A talk about bees and wasps by Jonathan Baynes from the Cambridgeshire Beekeepers Association.	27 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 27 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 27 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Painting with Pixels Exhibition 9.00am Painting with Pixels Exhibition @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 27 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Yasmeen Farooqui captures Cambridge’s botanical forms and landscapes through use of traditional forms of printmaking and collage in this month’s exhibition. All art is available to purchase and a percentage of proceeds goes towards The Hub. For more information, visit melbournhub.co.uk/ Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Nov 27 @ 10.15am Tickets 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 Wednesday Walk 11.00am Wednesday Walk @ Wimpole Estate Nov 27 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm Tickets 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 27 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Greenfingers Garden Club Final Meeting 7.15pm Greenfingers Garden Club Final Meeting @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 27 @ 7.15pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. The final meeting of the club sees Peter Jackson give a talk. For more information, contact 01763 244424.	28 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 28 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Royston Business Network 7.30am Royston Business Network @ Royston Heath Sports Club Nov 28 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets Meet other business people to find suppliers and customers. Held every Thursday, 7.30 – 9.30am at The Heath, Royston. www.roystonbusinessnetwork.co.uk Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 28 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 28 @ 9.30am – 10.15am Tickets 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 Tots in Church 9.30am Tots in Church @ Sport Pavilion at Meridian School Nov 28 @ 9.30am – 11.00am Tickets 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 Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF 10.00am Weekly Healthy Walking with Cambridge PPF @ Wandlebury Country Park Nov 28 @ 10.00am Tickets 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 Walking Netball 1.30pm Walking Netball Nov 28 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets Royston Leisure Centre, SG8 7XT. A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £6. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk Orwell Film Club 7.00pm Orwell Film Club @ Orwell Village Hall Nov 28 @ 7.00pm Tickets 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. Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 28 @ 7.15pm – 10.30pm Tickets The Coombes Room, Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A friendly club meeting every Thursday, welcoming new members who are familiar with the game. If you need a partner then click on the ‘Find a partner’ button on their website before attending the club. If you wish to learn or improve your bridge to club standard, then click on the ‘Learning Bridge’ button on their website. For more information, visit www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts or call 01763 260746. The Laughter Specialists: Patrick Jacobs & Annie Aris 7.30pm The Laughter Specialists: Patrick Jacobs & Annie Aris @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 28 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Come along and meet the Laughter Specialists who are entertainers and performers who bring fun and laughter to the sick and vulnerable. Patrick and Annie are the founders and have many years of experience working in the field of children’s entertainment. They worked for many years as clown doctors at Great Ormond Street and Addenbrooke’s Hospitals and in special needs centres, hospices, care homes and hospitals. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/	29 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 29 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 29 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 29 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets For all parents & carers with babies and toddlers under 5 years old. Come and join us for toys, play, songs & stories, coffee, tea and children’s snacks. A suggested donation of £1 per family per week is welcomed. For more information contact club@royston-methodist.org.uk Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Nov 29 @ 11.15am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Museum, SG8 5AL. Dance along to some gentle music in the museum. All abilities welcome! Free sessions, to book, visit www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/events/adult-movement-class Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Nov 29 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets 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 Wildlife Trust Christmas Shopping at the Manor House 3.00pm Wildlife Trust Christmas Shopping at the Manor House @ The Manor House Nov 29 @ 3.00pm – 6.30pm Tickets The Manor House, CB23 6DF. Join the Trust for their annual Christmas shopping event – enjoy a glass of festive mulled wine and a mince pie while browsing a lovely array of wildlife inspired gifts including: wildlife art – drawings, paintings and prints, mugs and greetings cards; fused glass creations; 2020 calendars and cards; handmade and bespoke items – bags, wallets, purses, note books; bird boxes and insect houses. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-11-29-christmas-shopping-manor-house Wreath Making Workshop 7.00pm Wreath Making Workshop @ Reed Village Hall Nov 29 @ 7.00pm Tickets Reed Village Hall, SG8 8AX. A wreath making workshop including a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie, oasis ring and foliage. Please bring secateurs, ribbon and any other decorative items you wish to add. Children are welcome to join in creating a wreath. Tickets cost £17.50 per person. For more information, contact Liz Jakeman on 01763 848 398 or elizabethjakeman@live.co.uk Jack & The Beanstalk Panto 7.30pm Jack & The Beanstalk Panto @ Gamlingay Eco Hub Nov 29 @ 7.30pm Tickets Gamlingay Eco Hub, SG19 3JR. The Gamlingay Players present their Christmas Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk, written and produced by Jan Cooper. Tickets starting from £7.50. For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/GamlingayPanto2019 Royston Folk Club Concert 8.00pm Royston Folk Club Concert @ The Old Bull Inn Nov 29 @ 8.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. Featuring Megson with supportfrom Lizzy Hardingham, 7pm for 8pm. Tickets cost £15 (£13 in advance) or £2 for under 25s For more details, visit: www.roystonfolk.org	30 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Nov 30 all-day Tickets Westgate Arcade, PE1 1PY. Run by staff and volunteers the shop will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – whole ranges of wildlife related goodies from stocking fillers to classy Wrendale designed products and optics such as binoculars and monoculars. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Nov 30 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Nov 30 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Nov 30 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Curwens Art Gallery, SG8 9AA. Curwens Gallery is pleased once again to have the exhibits of four local artists and craftspeople and encourage you to come in and look around to admire the array of mixed media paintings by Maggie Allen and Christine Norman, along with the unique furniture and other items made by Graham Rayner and Rowan Penfold. Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Nov 30 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Ashwell Christmas Fair 9.30am Ashwell Christmas Fair @ St Mary's Church Nov 30 @ 9.30am – 2.30pm Tickets St Mary’s Church, SG7 5LY. Come and enjoy a variety of Christmas stall at Ashwell Christmas Fair! Meldreth Festive Craft Market 10.00am Meldreth Festive Craft Market @ Meldreth Village Hall Nov 30 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Meldreth Village Hall, SG8 6LX. Festive crafts made by local artists to raise money for Jimmy’s Night Shelter. Christmas Fair 11.00am Christmas Fair @ Manor Farm Nov 30 @ 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets Manor Farm, CB23 2SH. With over 50 stalls selling beautiful hand-made jewellery, artisan locally brewed beer, cards, decorations, unique gifts, home-ware, handmade children’s clothing and toys. Christmas Trees and wreaths also for sale. A visit from Father Christmas and children’s activities will also amuse little ones. Email: admin@manorfarmbourn.co.uk Website: www.manorfarmbourn.com Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival 11.00am Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival @ Holy Trinity Church Nov 30 @ 11.00am – 5.00pm Tickets Holy Trinity Church, SG8 6DY. This year there will be over 30 trees, all beautifully decorated by local organisations, and often with a theme relevant to their activities. In addition, the church will be decorated with lots of greenery, candles and a beautifully created nativity scene. Homemade refreshments will be available along with a craft stall, and a produce stall selling homemade chutneys, jams, jellies, marmalade and cakes. Lucies’ Boutique – Preloved Chidren’s and Maternity Wear Sale 12.30pm Lucies’ Boutique – Preloved Chidren’s and Maternity Wear Sale @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 30 @ 12.30pm – 4.00pm Tickets Market Hill Rooms, SG8 9JL. Come and browse 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. For more information, contact info@luciesboutique.co.uk Turn on to Christmas 4.00pm Turn on to Christmas @ Melbourn Hub Nov 30 @ 4.00pm – 6.00pm Tickets Melbourn Hub, SG8 6DZ. Music, mince pies, mulled wine, and see the Christmas tree lights switch on! Free entry plus Santa’s Grotto from 11am. Meet Santa & receive a present. The Grotto is ticketed so booking is essential. Phone the box office on 01763 263303 for tickets and further information. Jack & The Beanstalk Panto 7.30pm Jack & The Beanstalk Panto @ Gamlingay Eco Hub Nov 30 @ 7.30pm Tickets Gamlingay Eco Hub, SG19 3JR. The Gamlingay Players present their Christmas Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk, written and produced by Jan Cooper. Tickets starting from £7.50. For more information and tickets, visit www.bit.ly/GamlingayPanto2019 Foxton Twinning Association French Soiree 8.00pm Foxton Twinning Association French Soiree @ Foxton Village Hall Nov 30 @ 8.00pm Tickets Foxton Village Hall, CB22 6RN. Featuring live music, a licensed bar, table games, a quiz and more! Tickets cost £10 and are available from Foxton Shop. For more information, contact Jill on 01223 573007.

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