What’s On… in Royston and Beyond

Royston and the wider SG8 area has a vibrant calendar of events with something happening almost every weekend, from family fun to arts, crafts and film, education to exhibitions – and much much more.

The Listing What’s On guide is the most comprehensive guide in the area, helping you to plan how to spend your free time.

Do you have an event you would like to promote?

Simply email your events to ellie@townhousepublishing.co.uk and it will be included online and in our printed magazines in the month of the event (subject to space and other terms.)

November 2018

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				1 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 1 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 1 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November, 9.45am to 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Contact Gill Grainger on 01763 242682 or Richard Elcock on 01763 20838 Psalm Tree Island Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Holiday Club Nov 1 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets 29th October – 2nd November, 9.45am – 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/. Contact: 01763 208381 Handy Handprints 10.30am Handy Handprints @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 1 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Create aliens, animals, trees, dinosaurs and aliens by drawing around your hand then decorating them. £3 per child. Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance Make Lunch 12.00pm Make Lunch @ Old Bull Inn Nov 1 @ 12.00pm – 1.30pm Tickets Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun @ The Old Bull Inn. Free. No questions asked. See page for dates. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/makelunchroyston/	2 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 2 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 2 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November, 9.45am to 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Contact Gill Grainger on 01763 242682 or Richard Elcock on 01763 20838 Psalm Tree Island Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Holiday Club Nov 2 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets 29th October – 2nd November, 9.45am – 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/. Contact: 01763 208381	3 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 3 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Fabulous Fireworks! 10.30am Fabulous Fireworks! @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 3 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Create dazzling firework paintings and snazzy firework sparklers. £3 per child. Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance Ashwell Fireworks display 5.30pm Ashwell Fireworks display @ Ashwell School Nov 3 @ 5.30pm Tickets Tickets can be purchased in advance at the school office, Ashwell Stores or Rhubarb & mustard, or on the gates on the night. There is a bar, BBQ & snacks stalls Melbourn Primary School Fireworks Extravaganza 5.30pm Melbourn Primary School Fireworks Extravaganza @ Melbourn Village College Nov 3 @ 5.30pm – 8.00pm Tickets BBQ, bar, refreshments & glow products as well as an amazing display. Display starts 7pm. Tickets available from; www.pta-events.co.uk/melbournprimaryschool from 8th October 2018 Icknield First School Fireworks Night 6.00pm Icknield First School Fireworks Night @ Icknield Walk First School Nov 3 @ 6.00pm Tickets Adults £4, children £3. Refreshments and novelties available, as well as an indoors family viewing room.
4 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 4 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Furneux Pelham School Fireworks Display 5.00pm Furneux Pelham School Fireworks Display @ Furneux Pelham School Nov 4 @ 5.00pm Tickets Bar, hot dogs, glowsticks and more! Parents of children at the school can purchase tickets through Furneux Pelham School Gateway until 24.10.18. Or purchase tickets on the door!	5 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 5 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Barkway Fireworks Night 6.00pm Barkway Fireworks Night @ Barkway Recreation Ground Nov 5 @ 6.00pm Tickets Gates open at 6pm, bonfire at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7pm. There will be food and refreshments too. Entry is £2 for adults and £1 for children.	6 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 6 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Tannery Drift First School Open Events Tannery Drift First School Open Events @ Tannery Drift First School Nov 6 all-day Tickets Open events: Monday 15th October, 1.15 – 2.45pm Tuesday 6th November, 9.30 – 11am Contact: admissions@tannerydrift.herts.sch.uk Soft Play Session 9.15am Soft Play Session @ St Mary's Church Hall Nov 6 @ 9.15am – 11.15am Tickets Children under 6 months free with a paying child. Snacks, tea and coffee are available to purchase.	7 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 7 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 7 @ 1.30pm Tickets 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	8 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 8 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	9 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 9 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Toddler Music and Dance 10.30am Toddler Music and Dance @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 9 @ 10.30am – 11.30am Tickets For 2-4 year olds. Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Free Admission, but spaces limited so please book in advance. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk	10 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 10 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Poppies & Soldiers 10.30am Poppies & Soldiers @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 10 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Make wooden peg yarn soldiers and poppies. £3 per child. Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance
11 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 11 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	12 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 12 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Toddler Music and Dance 10.30am Toddler Music and Dance @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 12 @ 10.30am – 11.30am Tickets For 2-4 year olds. Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Free Admission, but spaces limited so please book in advance. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Monday Club 3.30pm Monday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 12 @ 3.30pm – 5.00pm Tickets For 4 to 11 year-olds – newcomers are always welcome. Leader John Hardwick. Craft, games, quizzes, songs, Bible stories & snacks.	13 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 13 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	14 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 14 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 14 @ 1.30pm Tickets 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	15 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 15 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	16 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 16 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7.00pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Meridian School Nov 16 @ 7.00pm Tickets Friday 16 November – 7pm. Saturday 17 November – 2pm and 7pm. By Royston Schools’ Academy Trust. Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are available through the Meridian School office, 01763 242236 from Friday 12 October.	17 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 17 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7.00pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Meridian School Nov 17 @ 7.00pm Tickets Friday 16 November – 7pm. Saturday 17 November – 2pm and 7pm. By Royston Schools’ Academy Trust. Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are available through the Meridian School office, 01763 242236 from Friday 12 October.
18 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 18 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Messy Church 3.30pm Messy Church @ Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome to come enjoy creative crafts, a short celebration service and a meal shared together, at Royston Methodist Church Nov 18 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm Tickets Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome to come enjoy creative crafts, a short celebration service and a meal shared together.	19 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 19 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	20 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 20 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	21 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 21 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 21 @ 1.30pm Tickets 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	22 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 22 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Roman Way First School Open Day 9.30am Roman Way First School Open Day @ Roman Way First School, Royston, SG8 5EQ Nov 22 @ 9.30am – 3.00pm Tickets To see our school in action please come along to our Open Day, appointments are not required. Two slots available, for both nursery and reception places.: 9.30 – 11.30am 1 – 3pm Contact for more information: 01763 241535	23 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 23 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	24 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 24 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Meds for Mick – 24 Wod’s in 24 Hours 8.00am Meds for Mick – 24 Wod’s in 24 Hours Nov 24 @ 8.00am Tickets 24 hour challenge, 24 workouts, every hour! £5 per adult, raising money for the Arthur Rank Hospice. Contact: david@fightingfituk.co Lights of Life 2018 4.00pm Lights of Life 2018 Nov 24 @ 4.00pm Tickets Royston Service, Sat 24th Nov, 4pm The Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston, SG8 9DX Stevenage Service, Sun 25th Nov, 4pm Town Centre Gardens, Stevenage, SG1 1EQ Letchworth Service, Sun 2nd Dec, 4pm Letchworth Garden City Eagles Football Ground, SG6 2ER Remember a loved one this Christmas and dedicate a light on our Lights of Life Tree.
25 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 25 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Lights of Life 2018 4.00pm Lights of Life 2018 Nov 25 @ 4.00pm Tickets Royston Service, Sat 24th Nov, 4pm The Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston, SG8 9DX Stevenage Service, Sun 25th Nov, 4pm Town Centre Gardens, Stevenage, SG1 1EQ Letchworth Service, Sun 2nd Dec, 4pm Letchworth Garden City Eagles Football Ground, SG6 2ER Remember a loved one this Christmas and dedicate a light on our Lights of Life Tree.	26 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 26 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	27 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 27 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	28 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 28 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Nov 28 @ 1.30pm Tickets 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 ‘Make lunch’ fundraiser 7.00pm ‘Make lunch’ fundraiser @ Glazed Creations Nov 28 @ 7.00pm Tickets Tickets £10 which includes a drink and nibbles. Choose and paint a pot (additional cost), a fun evening raising money for Make Lunch Royston. Email makelunch@tlcroyston.org.uk or pop in to glazed creations to book.	29 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 29 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	30 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 30 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society’s (MADS) Pantomime: Cinderella – What could possibly go wrong? Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society’s (MADS) Pantomime: Cinderella – What could possibly go wrong? @ Meldreth Village Hall Nov 30 all-day Tickets Fri 30th Nov, 8pm Sat 1st Dec 2pm, 7.30pm Sun 2nd Dec, 2pm Adults £9, under 16’s £7. Tickets: Melbournamdram.co.uk or Melbourn Community Hub or Tel 07513 457845 Tannery Drift First School FTDS Christmas Fair 3.15pm Tannery Drift First School FTDS Christmas Fair @ Tannery Drift First School Nov 30 @ 3.15pm – 5.15pm Tickets