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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Royston U3A Ukulele Group
12.00pm
Royston U3A Ukulele Group
@ Coombes Communtiy Centre
Aug 2 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm
![]() 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
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Silent Disco
7.30pm
Silent Disco
@ The Old Bull Inn
Aug 3 @ 7.30pm
![]() Tickets are £10 and available from The Old Bull Inn. Special offer on Pimms for the first hour! For more information: www.oldbullinn-royston.co.uk
Chris Law live at The Jolly Postie
8.00pm
Chris Law live at The Jolly Postie
@ The Jolly Postie
Aug 3 @ 8.00pm – 10.30pm
![]() Acoustic rock covers and originals by local singer Chris Law. For more information: jollypostie.royston@mcmullens.co.uk
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Nick Byrne Live
Kite Festival and Historic Vehicle Show
10.30am
Kite Festival and Historic Vehicle Show
@ The Heath
Aug 5 @ 10.30am – 4.30pm
![]() This annual event is held on Therfield Heath at Royston and is the Clubs “Flagship” event of the year bringing in thousands of spectators from the area. Following on from its successful introduction last year the Kite Festival will have the added attraction of the Historic Vehicle Show alongside. This show, which proves very popular at the Royston May Fayre, will have a range of interesting vehicles of all types and ages for your inspection and perhaps to bring back some memories of long gone vehicles you may have owned yourself at one time (and now wish you’d kept). Albert Sharpe will also be bringing his tractor which children love to clamber over. Do give the Kite Festival a try this year. The entry fee is only £3 for over 14s and all children under that age are FREE. The Kite Festival is a charitable event and all proceeds this[...]
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Royston U3A Ukulele Group
12.00pm
Royston U3A Ukulele Group
@ Coombes Communtiy Centre
Aug 7 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm
![]() 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
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Schrödinger’s Strings
8.00pm
Schrödinger’s Strings
@ The Plough
Aug 9 @ 8.00pm
![]() Two harpists (and a guitarist) performing an eclectic mix of rock covers and original songs. For more information: hello@theploughshepreth.co.uk
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Fox and Duck: Charity Fun Day
3.00pm
Fox and Duck: Charity Fun Day
@ The Fox and Duck
Aug 11 @ 3.00pm
![]() BBQ, raffle, bouncy castle and more! The Hertfordshire burger eating contest, first person to polish of their burger wins £100! For more information: www.thefoxandduck.co.uk
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Jazz and Brass in the Parks
1.22pm
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
@ Cherry Hinton Hall
Aug 12 @ 1.22pm – 2.22pm
![]() Selected Sundays from June to September 3 – 5pm. Just turn up, bring a picnic and enjoy Jazz and Brass in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks!
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
3.00pm
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
Aug 12 @ 3.00pm – 5.00pm
![]() Selected Sundays from June to September 3 – 5pm, Cherry Hinton Hall, Jesus Green & Nightingale Recreation Ground. Just turn up, bring a picnic and enjoy Jazz and Brass in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks! See website for details on locations and who’s playing: https://www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/city-events/events/jazz-and-brass-parks
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Royston U3A Ukulele Group
12.00pm
Royston U3A Ukulele Group
@ Coombes Communtiy Centre
Aug 14 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm
![]() 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
Unsinkable: The Titanic and popular culture with Stephen Barnard
3.30pm
Unsinkable: The Titanic and popular culture with Stephen Barnard
@ Letchworth Settlement
Aug 14 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm
![]() In this day school we will consider the subtly changing ways in which the Titanic disaster has been represented in popular culture over the last hundred years, with a particular focus on the films ‘A Night to Remember’ (1953) and ‘Titanic’ (1997), and the musical ‘Titanic’ currently touring the UK. Please bring a packed lunch. For more information: www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk/contact-us
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Jazz and Brass in the Parks
1.22pm
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
@ Cherry Hinton Hall
Aug 19 @ 1.22pm – 2.22pm
![]() Selected Sundays from June to September 3 – 5pm. Just turn up, bring a picnic and enjoy Jazz and Brass in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks!
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
3.00pm
Jazz and Brass in the Parks
Aug 19 @ 3.00pm – 5.00pm
![]() Selected Sundays from June to September 3 – 5pm, Cherry Hinton Hall, Jesus Green & Nightingale Recreation Ground. Just turn up, bring a picnic and enjoy Jazz and Brass in Cambridge’s beautiful leafy parks! See website for details on locations and who’s playing: https://www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/city-events/events/jazz-and-brass-parks
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Reading and Interpreting Poetry with Fiona Lucraft costs
10.30am
Reading and Interpreting Poetry with Fiona Lucraft costs
@ Letchworth Settlement
Aug 20 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm
![]() Explore the making and meaning of a selection of poems written in the English language from 13th to 21st centuries. The day will include close reading of poems by Christopher Marlowe, George Herbert, John Keats, Emily Brontë, Christina Rossetti, Gerard Manley Hopkins, WH Auden, Seamus Heaney and Kathleen Jamie, amongst others. For more information: www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk
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Royston U3A Ukulele Group
12.00pm
Royston U3A Ukulele Group
@ Coombes Communtiy Centre
Aug 21 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm
![]() 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
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British Art in the 20th Century with James Willis
10.00am
British Art in the 20th Century with James Willis
@ Letchworth Settlement
Aug 22 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm
![]() Beginning with the paintings of Harold Gilman, Spencer Gore and Wyndham Lewis and following sculptors such as Frank Dobson, Eric Gill and Henry Moore we will explore some of the important works created during the century. Including the work of David Bomberg, Francis Bacon the lecture ends with recent paintings by David Hockney. For more information: www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk
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Sing and Play at Royston Museum
2.00pm
Sing and Play at Royston Museum
@ Royston Museum
Aug 23 @ 2.00pm – 3.00pm
![]() All welcome. Join in with our singing and drumming session led by Linda Bance of Play Music Play. Drop in activity, no need to book in advance. Free Admission. For more information: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk
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Laura live at The Jolly Postie
8.00pm
Laura live at The Jolly Postie
@ The Jolly Postie
Aug 24 @ 8.00pm – 10.30pm
![]() Local singer Laura will be performing upbeat covers covering a range of genres. For more information: jollypostie.royston@mcmullens.co.uk
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Illyria – The Adventures of Doctor DoLittle
2.00pm
Illyria – The Adventures of Doctor DoLittle
Aug 25 @ 2.00pm – 4.30pm
![]() Please bring own seating, rugs and weather appropriate clothing. For more information visit: www.illyria.co.uk
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Fenland Country Fair
8.30am
Fenland Country Fair
@ Quy Hall
Aug 26 @ 8.30am – 5.30pm
![]() Parade of hounds, BASC Cookery, Ring Displays, British Driving Scurry, Fun Fair, Clay Shooting and more. For more information: www.fenlandfairs.com
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Fenland Country Fair
8.30am
Fenland Country Fair
@ Quy Hall
Aug 27 @ 8.30am – 5.30pm
![]() Parade of hounds, BASC Cookery, Ring Displays, British Driving Scurry, Fun Fair, Clay Shooting and more. For more information: www.fenlandfairs.com
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Royston U3A Ukulele Group
12.00pm
Royston U3A Ukulele Group
@ Coombes Communtiy Centre
Aug 28 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm
![]() 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
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Andy and Friends live at The Jolly Postie
8.00pm
Andy and Friends live at The Jolly Postie
@ The Jolly Postie
Aug 31 @ 8.00pm – 10.30pm
![]() Come along and see local singer Andy and his new band perform upbeat covers from all genres. For more information: jollypostie.royston@mcmullens.co.uk
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