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.)
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May Day Morris Dance
5.00am
May Day Morris Dance
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 1 @ 5.00am – 6.00am
 Do something different this May Day! Enjoy an early start on the first morning of the month with the Devil’s Dyke Morris Men as they perform a traditional English folk dance. For more information visit: www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Paul The Seer Clairvoyant
1.00pm
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Wednesday Walk
11.00am
Wednesday Walk
@ Wimpole Estate
May 2 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm
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
Health Walk
1.30pm
Health Walk
@ Royston Heath
May 2 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join us for a leisurely and social walk and refreshments afterwards For more information contact: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
10.00am
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 3 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
 Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this April for one of our Walking for Health accredited sociable walks around the park. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Literary Lunch
12.15pm
Literary Lunch
@ The Old Bull Inn
May 3 @ 12.15pm – 2.30pm
Local entertainer and Home-Start’s Poet in Residence Jude Simpson hosts a chat with Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE Master of Emmanuel College and former Director-General of The National Trust. For more information contact: admin@hsrsc.org.uk
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Adult Movement Class
11.45am
Adult Movement Class
@ Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery
May 4 @ 11.45am – 12.30pm
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. Contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk
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Park Run
9.00am
Secondhand Book Fayre
10.30am
Secondhand Book Fayre
@ Royston Parish Church
May 5 @ 10.30am – 4.00pm
Tea, coffee and cake available. For more information visit: www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk
‘It’s The Arts – Quiz’
7.00pm
‘It’s The Arts – Quiz’
@ The Old Bull Inn
May 5 @ 7.00pm – 7.30pm
4-6 people per team but everyone welcome and will be found a team. Rounds will cover general knowledge type arts questions. www.creativeroyston.org
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A10 Corridor Cycling Campaign Ride
10.00am
A10 Corridor Cycling Campaign Ride
@ Trumpington Park and Ride
May 6 @ 10.00am – 11.30am
Join us on our leisurely annual ride along cycle path from Trumpington to Phillimore’s GC in Melbourn, raising awareness of need for the final link from Melbourn to Royston. All welcome, meet at Trumpington P&R 10am for 10.30am start. Light refreshments available at Phillimore’s. www.a10corridorcycle.com
Junior Park Run
10.00am
Junior Park Run
@ Wimpole Estate
May 6 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds For more information:www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate-juniors/
Melbourn Hub Craft Fair & BBQ
12.00pm
Melbourn Hub Craft Fair & BBQ
@ Melbourn Hub
May 6 @ 12.00pm – 4.00pm
Hosted by local crafters, the Melbourn Craft Fair is back by popular demand. There will be all sorts of different crafts on display, from jams to jewellery. Entry is free, so come down to The Hub and take a look round and have a coffee and cake while you’re there. A fully licensed bar and BBQ will also be available as well as a Maypole! For more information visit: melbournhub.co.uk/events/event/craft-fair-2/
Melbourn Bowls Club Open Day
2.30pm
Melbourn Bowls Club Open Day
May 6 @ 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Looking for a sport suitable for all ages and offering a friendly social life? Try Lawn Bowls. A sport played by players of all ages from school children to pensioners. For more information contact Arthur: 01763 261990.
Teatime Praise
3.30pm
Teatime Praise
@ Royston Parish Church
May 6 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm
A short service for all the family followed by tea and cake.
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Royston May Fayre
Secondhand Book Fayre
10.30am
Secondhand Book Fayre
@ Royston Parish Church
May 7 @ 10.30am – 4.00pm
Tea, coffee and cake available. For more information visit: www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk
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Volunteer Centre Drop In Session
10.00am
Volunteer Centre Drop In Session
@ Royston Library
May 8 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm
Come in to find out about volunteering in the local area. Find out more: http://www.vcbroxbourne.org.uk
Wild Flowers in Spring
10.30am
Wild Flowers in Spring
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 8 @ 10.30am – 12.30pm
Want to learn more about wild flowers? Wandlebury Country Park is home to a diverse range of beautiful blooms, which begin appearing in early spring. For more information visit: www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Paul The Seer Clairvoyant
1.00pm
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Wednesday Walk
11.00am
Wednesday Walk
@ Wimpole Estate
May 9 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm
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
Health Walk
1.30pm
Health Walk
@ Royston Heath
May 9 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join us for a leisurely and social walk and refreshments afterwards For more information contact: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
10.00am
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 10 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this April for one of our Walking for Health accredited sociable walks around the park. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Local History Society
7.45pm
Local History Society
May 10 @ 7.45pm – 10.00pm
AGM + Who do you think you are? Where are you descended from? How do you know? After the AGM at about 8.15pm Richard Till will give an illustrated talk. David Allard 01763 242677
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Help Save the Cabinet by playing Golf
12.30pm
Help Save the Cabinet by playing Golf
@ Barkway Park Golf Club
May 11 @ 12.30pm – 7.30pm
Included within the entry fee is a light supper (around 6pm), which partners and guests are invited to join for a small fee. There will also be a small auction – all aiming to raise money for the Save the Cabinet Fighting Fund. For more information contact: golf@savethecabinet.uk
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Park Run
9.00am
Monoprinting workshop
10.00am
Monoprinting workshop
@ Letchworth Settlement
May 12 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm
Learn how to use found textured objects and materials to create original multi coloured and layered A4 sized image. For more information visit: www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk
Royston Lions Fish & Chip Lunch for Senior Citizens, with Bingo
12.30pm
Royston Lions Fish & Chip Lunch for Senior Citizens, with Bingo
@ Market Hill Rooms
May 12 @ 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Pam on 07954 626311
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Junior Park Run
10.00am
Junior Park Run
@ Wimpole Estate
May 13 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds For more information:www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate-juniors/
Bourn Windmill Open Day and Teas – National Mills Weekend
2.00pm
Bourn Windmill Open Day and Teas – National Mills Weekend
@ Bourn Windmill
May 13 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Come and see inside one of the oldest mills in the country, set in beautiful scenery near Bourn village. A perfect location for a picnic. For more information visit: www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
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Royston Ladies Luncheon Club
12.30pm
Royston Ladies Luncheon Club
@ Royston Heath Sports Club
May 14 @ 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Meets 2nd Monday of every month. New members welcome. For more information contact: 01763 243439
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Wednesday Walk
11.00am
Wednesday Walk
@ Wimpole Estate
May 16 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm
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
Health Walk
1.30pm
Health Walk
@ Royston Heath
May 16 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join us for a leisurely and social walk and refreshments afterwards For more information contact: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Charity Quiz Night
6.30pm
Free documentary showing: “Unimagined Bridges”
7.00pm
Free documentary showing: “Unimagined Bridges”
@ The Heath Sports Club
May 16 @ 7.00pm – 8.00pm
David from Fighting Fit and Iga from Heaven and Earth, invite you to the showing of “Unimagined Bridges”, a short documentary which presents the use of ear acupuncture to help trauma (PTSD). “Unimagined Bridges” shows how war veterans, fire fighters and those affected by natural disasters (hurricane Katrina) can experience healing
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Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
10.00am
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 17 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this April for one of our Walking for Health accredited sociable walks around the park. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
The Jewellery Clinic
4.00pm
The Jewellery Clinic
@ The Old Bull Hotel
May 17 @ 4.00pm – 9.00pm
Is your most treasured piece of jewellery in need of life saving TLC –a broken clasp, loose or missing stones, a ring too small or too large? For more information call Keith on: 01462 743915 or Alan on: 07966 296614
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Free 20 minute consultations – what can acupuncture do for you?
10.00am
Free 20 minute consultations – what can acupuncture do for you?
@ Royston Heath Sports Club
May 18 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm
To book in advance visit: www.HeavenAndEarthHealth.com
Adult Movement Class
11.45am
Adult Movement Class
@ Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery
May 18 @ 11.45am – 12.30pm
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. Contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk
Pamper Evening
7.00pm
Pamper Evening
@ Litlington Village Hall
May 18 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Shopping, Wine and Treatments. For more information contact: Sammy: 07794 236985 or Lorraine: 07891 030438
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Park Run
9.00am
Reed Spring Quiz
7.30pm
Reed Spring Quiz
@ Reed Village Hall
May 19 @ 7.30pm – 9.30pm
It’s time to put on your thinking caps and brush up on your general knowledge. Join us in Reed Village Hall for the annual Spring Quiz. A supper of fish or chicken and chips will be available plus a licenced bar and raffle. Tickets are £12 per person and available from Hazel 01763 848349
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Junior Park Run
10.00am
Junior Park Run
@ Wimpole Estate
May 20 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds For more information:www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate-juniors/
Open Garden in support of British Red Cross
2.00pm
Open Garden in support of British Red Cross
May 20 @ 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Refreshments available. Delightful 2 acre garden.
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Health Action Day
10.00am
Health Action Day
@ Royston Leisure Centre
May 21 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
Come along to Health Action Day where a team of experts are on hand to help the whole family. For more information visit: www.sll.co.uk
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Off The Bench
6.00pm
Off The Bench
@ The Meridian School
May 22 @ 6.00pm – 7.00pm
15 weeks on Free fun football activities. To book your place contact: michael.jones@watfordfc.com
Anxiety: Building Confidence and Resilience in Our Children
7.00pm
Anxiety: Building Confidence and Resilience in Our Children
@ Letchworth Centre
May 22 @ 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Anxiety: Building Confidence and Resilience in Our Children For more information: www.letchworthcentre.org
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Dementia Friends Information Session
10.00am
Dementia Friends Information Session
@ Margaret House
May 23 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Attendance is free and the session will last about 1 hour. For more information and booking please contact: 01763 848272.
Wednesday Walk
11.00am
Wednesday Walk
@ Wimpole Estate
May 23 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm
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
Health Walk
1.30pm
Health Walk
@ Royston Heath
May 23 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join us for a leisurely and social walk and refreshments afterwards For more information contact: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Wandlebury Orchard Walk
2.00pm
Wandlebury Orchard Walk
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 23 @ 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Join one of our wardens for a relaxing afternoon stroll around the traditional orchard at Wandlebury Country Park. For more information visit: www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
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Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
10.00am
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 24 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this April for one of our Walking for Health accredited sociable walks around the park. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Ordinand’s Testimony Service
7.00pm
Ordinand’s Testimony Service
@ Royston Methodist Church
May 24 @ 7.00pm – 8.00pm
The Ordinand is our own Minister, Revd Charity Nzegwu. The preacher is Revd. Dr. Jongi Zihle Chairman of the London District. Refreshments will be available after the service when you will have the opportunity to meet Charity on an informal basis.
Fashion Show
7.30pm
Fashion Show
@ Knebworth Barns
May 24 @ 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Include fashion show, guest speakers, stalls and a glass of prosecco on arrival. For more information contact Daniella Swinbure on 01462 679540 or daniella.swinburne@ghhospicecare.org.uk
Garden House Hospice Care Fashion Show
7.30pm
Garden House Hospice Care Fashion Show
@ Knebworth Barns
May 24 @ 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Tickets are £20 each, and will include the fashion show itself, talks, a glass of prosecco on arrival and nibbles. 7:30pm arrival for 8:00pm start. For more information visit: www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/support-us/events/detail/fashion_evening
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Herts County Show
8.30am
Herts County Show
May 26 @ 8.30am – 6.00pm
To make sure you don’t miss anything, please plan your day using the attractions and exhibitors pages. Gates open for viewing equine classes from 7.30am. For more information visit: hertsshow.com
Park Run
9.00am
Friends Book Sale
10.45am
Friends Book Sale
@ Royston Museum
May 26 @ 10.45am – 4.00pm
Bag a bargain book! Monthly book sale run by the Friends of Royston Museum. Last Saturday of every month. For more information visit: www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
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Herts County Show
8.30am
Herts County Show
May 27 @ 8.30am – 6.00pm
To make sure you don’t miss anything, please plan your day using the attractions and exhibitors pages. Gates open for viewing equine classes from 7.30am. For more information visit: hertsshow.com
Junior Park Run
10.00am
Junior Park Run
@ Wimpole Estate
May 27 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds For more information:www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate-juniors/
Royston Beer & Music Festival
12.00pm
Royston Beer & Music Festival
@ Royston Town Football Club
May 27 @ 12.00pm – 7.00pm
Real Ales, Live Music, Magic Shows & lots more
Open Garden in support of British Red Cross
12.30pm
Open Garden in support of British Red Cross
May 27 @ 12.30pm – 5.00pm
10 gardens in beautiful village. Lunches, BBQ and Cream Teas available
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‘If You Go Down to the Woods Adventure’ – for Accompanied Children
12.00pm
‘If You Go Down to the Woods Adventure’ – for Accompanied Children
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 29 @ 12.00pm – 4.00pm
With Vital Spark. This outdoor adventure at Wandlebury Country Park combines some of your fairy-tale favourites for an adventure that brings imagination to life through drama, craft and storytelling. For more information contact: Katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org
Nature Puppets and Puppetry – for Unaccompanied Children
12.00pm
Nature Puppets and Puppetry – for Unaccompanied Children
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 29 @ 12.00pm – 4.00pm
This half-day workshop will allow nature-loving children to create characters and bring them to life through puppetry. Using mainly natural materials and lots of imagination they’ll be able to make and perform in their own puppet theatre. For more information contact: Katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org
Off The Bench
6.00pm
Off The Bench
@ The Meridian School
May 29 @ 6.00pm – 7.00pm
15 weeks on Free fun football activities. To book your place contact: michael.jones@watfordfc.com
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Wednesday Walk
11.00am
Wednesday Walk
@ Wimpole Estate
May 30 @ 11.00am – 1.00pm
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
Health Walk
1.30pm
Health Walk
@ Royston Heath
May 30 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Join us for a leisurely and social walk and refreshments afterwards For more information contact: healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
10.00am
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
@ Wandlebury Country Park
May 31 @ 10.00am – 11.00am
Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this April for one of our Walking for Health accredited sociable walks around the park. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll. For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
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