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.

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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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 1 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 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/ Learn to crochet 3 week course 7.00pm Learn to crochet 3 week course @ No3, 3 Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts SG8 7BP Nov 1 @ 7.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Two courses: 6th, 13th, 20th September – 7 – 9.30pm 25th October, 1st, 8th November – 7 – 9.30pm For more information and to book your place: www.number3royston.co.uk Cambridge Modern Jazz – Andrew McCormack’s ‘Graviton’ 8.00pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Andrew McCormack’s ‘Graviton’ @ Hidden Rooms 7b, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Nov 1 @ 8.00pm Tickets Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andrew McCormack consistently challenges himself to explore new and very different musical styles. His latest project is Graviton describing the tiny particles of gravity that bring you back down to Earth when you jump. Andrew has assembled an A-List of the most sought-after musicians, all of whom bring something special to the mix. £15 / £12 Students inc.U3A & accompanied 16/17yr-olds www.cambridgejazz.org The remarkable story of Heffers of Cambridge 1876-1999 8.00pm The remarkable story of Heffers of Cambridge 1876-1999 @ Royston Town Hall Nov 1 @ 8.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Royston & District Local History Society. Julie Bounford will give an illustrated talk. Visitors welcome, £2. Contact: 01763 242677	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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 2 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 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 Britten War Requiem Britten War Requiem @ Haileybury College Nov 4 all-day Tickets The War Requiem, first performed on 30 May 1962, was commissioned to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, replacing the original building destroyed in a World War II bombing raid. Britten, a pacifist, combined the traditional Latin Mass for the Dead with poems by the English war poet Wilfred Owen. This performance will be in partnership with Haileybury College choirs and orchestras. www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk 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 Sunday Afternoon Teas 2.00pm Sunday Afternoon Teas @ Parish Room Nov 4 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Every Sunday until Sunday 21st April 2019. We extend a welcome to all comers with a nice cup of tea or coffee and cakes. Contact: 01462742138 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. Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 6 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 8 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Curwens Exhibition and Preview Evening 6.00pm Curwens Exhibition and Preview Evening @ Curwens Nov 8 @ 6.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets All are welcome to come to the preview evening and Curwens will supply wine and nibbles. Artists will be Maggie Allen, Christine Norman and Selena Bragg. Selena has created some attractive high quality ceramics . Christine has produced some beautiful new work in acrylic including semi abstract floral paintings and seascapes and Maggie has created some bright acrylic abstract paintings. The Exhibition will run from Tuesday 6th November for 2 months. Learn to crochet 3 week course 7.00pm Learn to crochet 3 week course @ No3, 3 Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts SG8 7BP Nov 8 @ 7.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Two courses: 6th, 13th, 20th September – 7 – 9.30pm 25th October, 1st, 8th November – 7 – 9.30pm For more information and to book your place: www.number3royston.co.uk	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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 9 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 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 Adult Movement 11.45am Adult Movement @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 9 @ 11.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Friday 9th November, 11.45am – 12.30pm Monday 12th November, 10.30am – 11.30am Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a dance and movement workshop for the over 50s. These fun, creative dance sessions are suitable for anyone with an interest in movement – all abilities are welcome and no previous experience necessary. Meet new people and keep fit and healthy. Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking in advance essential. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Royston Folk Club Showcase 7.00pm Royston Folk Club Showcase @ Old Bull Inn Nov 9 @ 7.00pm Tickets Featuring Hunter Muskett (BAND SLOT), John Meed, Bernard Hoskin, Cut the Mustard, Revival, plus the Young Artists Competition Contestants £4 (£3 performers) £2 under 25s More details: www.roystonfolk.org The Return of the Fighting Temeraire Demonstration 8.00pm The Return of the Fighting Temeraire Demonstration @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 9 @ 8.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Clive Riggs will demonstrate painting “The Return of the Fighting Temeraire” in the style of Turner. This exercise will be extremely interesting & should explain many things about Turner & his approach to painting in watercolour. Anyone interested in water colours & Turner will be fascinated with this demonstration. Non members £3.00 including refreshments.	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 Christmas Craft Fairs 12.00pm Christmas Craft Fairs @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 10 @ 12.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets Over 30 stalls of high-quality, hand-crafted gifts plus tearoom! www.number3royston.co.uk Sing Song 7.00pm Sing Song @ Reed Village Hall Nov 10 @ 7.00pm Tickets A community singing event. Entry is £3 per person and bring your own drinks, snacks and cups. Proceeds to Help for Heroes.
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 Armistice Day Concert 3.00pm Armistice Day Concert @ St. Mary’s Church, Reed Nov 11 @ 3.00pm Tickets A concert to commemorate the centenary of the guns falling silent at the end of the First World War. Profits to the British Legion and St. Mary’s Church. Tickets £10 for adults, children free. To book please ring Liz Jakeman 01763 848 398.	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 Adult Movement 11.45am Adult Movement @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 12 @ 11.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Friday 9th November, 11.45am – 12.30pm Monday 12th November, 10.30am – 11.30am Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a dance and movement workshop for the over 50s. These fun, creative dance sessions are suitable for anyone with an interest in movement – all abilities are welcome and no previous experience necessary. Meet new people and keep fit and healthy. Suggested donation £3 per person. Booking in advance essential. 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 Lino Printing Workshop 10.00am Lino Printing Workshop @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 13 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Two workshops: 10am – 12.30noon, and 2 – 4pm. Liz Beardwell printing workshop using the original Crow printing press to produce your own unique lino cuts. £5 per person. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Drawing workshop 10.30am Drawing workshop @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 13 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Improve your drawing skills with expert tips and guidance. Draw wonderful objects from the Museum’s collections. Led by local artist Susan Sanders. £5 per person. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 13 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	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 Live Music Dickie de Vere at The Plough 10.17pm Live Music Dickie de Vere at The Plough @ The Plough Nov 14 @ 10.17pm – 11.17pm Tickets	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 A Taste of Christmas at Bury Lane 3.00pm A Taste of Christmas at Bury Lane @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Nov 15 @ 3.00pm – 7.00pm Tickets A unique tasting event to sample the flavours of Christmas. Many of our suppliers will be showcasing their products. Free goody bag, glass of fizz and a mince pie! www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk	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 Book Sale in Reed 9.00am Book Sale in Reed @ Reed Church Nov 16 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets 16th and 17th November, 9am-5pm on both days. Admission free. Do come and enjoy a cup of coffee and browse our large selection of paperbacks and hardbacks, both fiction and non-fiction. New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 16 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 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. Litlington Pre-School Pamper Evening 7.00pm Litlington Pre-School Pamper Evening @ Litlington Pre-School Nov 16 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Stalls, treatments and more! Tickets £5 per person, available from the pre-school or on 07891 030438. Cambridge Modern Jazz – Alec Dankworth’s ‘Spanish Accents’ 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Alec Dankworth’s ‘Spanish Accents’ @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 16 @ 7.30pm Tickets Alec Dankworth’s long-standing love of all things Spanish provided the inspiration for this group. Metheny, Corea, even Rodrigo are reinvented alongside traditional folk songs and originals in flamenco rhythms creating a wonderful and genuinely Spanish world. £20, £15 (under 16s) www.cambridgejazz.org Royston & District Twinning Association Annual Dinner 7.30pm Royston & District Twinning Association Annual Dinner @ Banyers House. Nov 16 @ 7.30pm Tickets £25 per person, Booking essential by 10 November. www.roystontowntwinning.org	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 Men’s Breakfast 8.30am Men’s Breakfast @ Foxton Village Hall Nov 17 @ 8.30am – 10.00am Tickets Our Guest Speaker in November is the Revd. Sonia Falaschi-Ray and the title of her talk will be ‘From city-slicker to free-lance vicar’ Please book your place for a Full English or Continental style breakfast by not later than 14th November. Contact: Mark Howard: mark-howard@uwclub.net: Tel: 01223 503377 Tony Garrick: garrick.tony@gmail.com Tel: 01763 221658 Book Sale in Reed 9.00am Book Sale in Reed @ Reed Church Nov 17 @ 9.00am – 5.00pm Tickets 16th and 17th November, 9am-5pm on both days. Admission free. Do come and enjoy a cup of coffee and browse our large selection of paperbacks and hardbacks, both fiction and non-fiction. Felt making for beginners with Lucy Sugden 10.00am Felt making for beginners with Lucy Sugden @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 17 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm Tickets Costs £30 including all materials. Visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk for more information. The Friends of Foxton Art Exhibition 11.00am The Friends of Foxton Art Exhibition Nov 17 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets The award winning Art exhibition, is an exciting event showcasing an array of work across a range of disciplines from local artists in order to raise money for artistic material, facilities and activities for the children of Foxton Primary School. The Exhibition has been running successfully for a number of years. This year’s event takes place from 11am-4pm over 17th and 18th November with all exhibits available to purchase across the weekend. Entrance £2, children free. Refreshments available. www.foxtonart.org Monoprinting with Anne Marike Pit from Curwen Print Study Centre 1.30pm Monoprinting with Anne Marike Pit from Curwen Print Study Centre @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 17 @ 1.30pm – 4.30pm Tickets Costs £45 including all materials. Students will work on A4 sized images using several monotype techniques using water based inks. To enrol visit www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk or call 01223 892380. 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. Lib Dem Quiz 7.00pm Lib Dem Quiz @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 17 @ 7.00pm Tickets Teams of 6-8, £12.50 per person to include Fish & Chips. Please bring your own drink and glasses. Contact Liz to book your space: 01763 242242 An Evening with Dave Bilbrough 7.30pm An Evening with Dave Bilbrough @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 17 @ 7.30pm Tickets Dave is an international singer/songwriter drawing on folk roots and world music. In a warm anecdotal style he will share his music and life story in an evening that is fun and uplifting. Tickets £8, to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/rmc Cambridge Modern Jazz – Claire Martin and the Dave Newton Trio 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Claire Martin and the Dave Newton Trio @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 17 @ 7.30pm Tickets £25 all tickets Cambridge International Jazz Festival Headliner Claire Martin (vocals) Dave Newton (piano) plus bass and drums to be confirmed. www.cambridgejazz.org
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 The Friends of Foxton Art Exhibition 11.00am The Friends of Foxton Art Exhibition Nov 18 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets The award winning Art exhibition, is an exciting event showcasing an array of work across a range of disciplines from local artists in order to raise money for artistic material, facilities and activities for the children of Foxton Primary School. The Exhibition has been running successfully for a number of years. This year’s event takes place from 11am-4pm over 17th and 18th November with all exhibits available to purchase across the weekend. Entrance £2, children free. Refreshments available. www.foxtonart.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. An Evening with Dave Bilbrough 7.30pm An Evening with Dave Bilbrough @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 18 @ 7.30pm Tickets Dave is an international singer/songwriter drawing on folk roots and world music. In a warm anecdotal style he will share his music and life story in an evening that is fun and uplifting. For tickets at £8 to include tea/coffee and biscuits, contact Sue on 01763 243815 or email walter962@btinternet.com or on line at:www.ticketsource.co.uk/rmc Cambridge Modern Jazz – Sara Dowling Quartet 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Sara Dowling Quartet @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 18 @ 7.30pm Tickets £12, £8 (under 16s). Cambridge International Jazz Festival Headliner. www.cambridgejazz.org	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 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 20 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	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 Christmas Shopping Evening 6.00pm Christmas Shopping Evening @ Homemade @ The Barn Nov 21 @ 6.00pm – 9.00pm Tickets Wine and canapés. Presenting: From the back to the Front, Bethan Blue, Mindful Makes, Felix & Flo, Vintage Rose Designs. For more information: 07730 496225	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 Orwell Film Club 7.00pm Orwell Film Club @ Orwell Village Hall Nov 22 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets The nature of our licence to show films restricts us from publishing the titles of our future film program however we can give it to our members. For more information contact: colinhoptroff@gmail.com Orwell Film Club 7.30pm Orwell Film Club @ Orwell Village hall Nov 22 @ 7.30pm Tickets Visitors £3 each. Cambridge Modern Jazz – Josephine Davies ‘Satori’ 8.00pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Josephine Davies ‘Satori’ @ Hidden Rooms 7b, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Nov 22 @ 8.00pm Tickets Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music, where she won the Perrier Young Jazz Award, Josephine is a saxophonist and composer at the forefront of the contemporary British jazz scene. Satori, her main solo project, released their eponymous debut album last year. £15 / £12 Students inc.U3A & accompanied 16/17yr-olds www.cambridgejazz.org	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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 23 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Quiz Night 7.30pm Quiz Night @ St Mary's school Nov 23 @ 7.30pm Tickets All enquiries and table bookings email: girlguidingroystondistrict@gmail.com	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 Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus, IEA 10.00am Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus, IEA @ Hinxworth Village Hall, nr Ashwell Nov 24 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Come and develop your painting skills under the guidance of one of East Anglia’s leading watercolour artists. Both beginners and experienced artists welcome. Fee £25 for the day inc. refreshments. Booking essential: phone 01763 261808 or email frogend@gmail.com for further details. Friends Book Sale 10.45am Friends Book Sale @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 24 @ 10.45am – 4.00pm Tickets Bag a bargain book! Monthly book sale run by the Friends of Royston Museum. Last Saturday of every month. Free Admission 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. Autumn Quiz 7.00pm Autumn Quiz @ Reed Village Hall Nov 24 @ 7.00pm Tickets Fish or chicken and chips, £12 per person. Bar and raffle. To order your supper (essential) please do so before the 15th November. Contact: 01763848349 Steeple Morden Tennis Club 7.30pm Steeple Morden Tennis Club Nov 24 @ 7.30pm Tickets Tickets £12.50 to include homemade soup and pudding supper. Tickets from: 01462 743561 Royston Lions Quiz Evening 8.00pm Royston Lions Quiz Evening @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 24 @ 8.00pm Tickets Teams of up to 8. £5 per person. Licensed Bar. Bookings: lionkgc@gmail.com
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 Christmas Craft Fair 11.00am Christmas Craft Fair @ Melbourn Community Hub Nov 25 @ 11.00am – 3.00pm Tickets In aid of: The Nicola Emmerson Trust. 01763 263303 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 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 27 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information Royston University of Third Age (Royston U3A) 2.00pm Royston University of Third Age (Royston U3A) @ Royston Parish Church Nov 27 @ 2.00pm – 3.00pm Tickets Royston U3A’s constantly growing range of group activities offers members the opportunity to make new friends, discover new interests and activities they never had time for before. Monthly meetings with a visiting guest speaker. (with the exception of August and December). If you are semi-retired or retired, you are very welcome to join us – https://u3asites.org.uk/royston/home	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. Greenfingers Garden Club 7.15pm Greenfingers Garden Club @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 28 @ 7.15pm Tickets A Talk by Mike Day “RHS Vegetable Trials” visitors welcome. Contact 01763 244424.	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 New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 30 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Royston and Saffron Walden National Trust Association 12.54pm Royston and Saffron Walden National Trust Association Nov 30 @ 12.54pm – 1.54pm Tickets Last Friday monthly, September to November and February to April. Alternately meet at Market Hill Rooms, SG8 7JL and Dame Bradbury School, CB10 2AL. For more information: www.roystonnt.org.uk 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 Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 7.00pm Christmas Wreath Making Workshop @ Reed Village Hall Nov 30 @ 7.00pm Tickets Do come and enjoy an evening with a demonstration by Louise Aries while you have a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and then make your own decoration. Oasis ring and foliage supplied, but please bring your own secateurs and any extra decorations you wish. Contact Liz Jakeman on 01763 848 398 to reserve your place. Pamper and Shopping Evening 7.00pm Pamper and Shopping Evening @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 30 @ 7.00pm Tickets Varied beauty treatments, massages, shopping stalls and refreshments available. Contact: 07523 457723 Quiz Night 7.00pm Quiz Night @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 30 @ 7.00pm Tickets Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Licensed Bar, supper included. Tickets £12.50 available from the office and online. We are looking for teams of six or individuals to make up a team. Visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.ukfor tickets and info. Royston Folk Club Concert 7.00pm Royston Folk Club Concert @ Old Bull Inn Nov 30 @ 7.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets Featuring Brooks Williams – Ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, he’s a mean finger-picker and a stunning slide guitarist. Plus, “he has a beautiful voice,” says AmericanaUK, Supported by the brilliant multi-talented Thursday’s Band. £15 (£13 in advance) £2 under 25s More details: www.roystonfolk.org