What’s On… in Royston and Beyond

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						1 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 1 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’s Online Advent Calendar Royston’s Online Advent Calendar Dec 1 all-day Tickets Starting on Sunday 1st December A window to click and open every day leading up to Christmas, with the Advent story of Jesus’ birth; pictures, puzzles and fun! http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 1 @ 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 Sunday in Advent at Royston Methodist Church 10.00am First Sunday in Advent at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 1 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Morning Service at 10.00am followed by a Girl Guiding Carol Service at 3.00pm, celebrating the first day of advent. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 1 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival 11.00am Meldreth Christmas Tree Festival @ Holy Trinity Church Dec 1 @ 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. Santa’s Grotto 11.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 1 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Afternoon Soul Retreat 2.00pm Afternoon Soul Retreat @ Norton Methodist Church Hall Dec 1 @ 2.00pm – 5.30pm Tickets Norton Methodist Church Hall, SG6 1DH. Join us on this relaxing afternoon Soul Retreat. A wonderful afternoon of rest, recharge and calm. A great opportunity to just be, to rest, recharge and connect to your true self, your Soul. This afternoon includes circle meditations, a Reiki Healing attunement, a Sound Bath session, a Heart Souls Heart Healing attunement finishing with tea and some delicious vegetarian snacks. Tickets £15, To book or more information call Sonia 07446 467445 or online www.heartsoulsheart.com Teatime Praise 3.30pm Teatime Praise @ King James Academy Junior Site Dec 1 @ 3.30pm – 4.15pm Tickets Church of St John the Baptist’s Christingle presents a short service with make-your-own Christingles, followed by tea, coffee and cakes. Voluntary donations to The Children’s Society. For more information, contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com Lights of Life – Letchworth 4.00pm Lights of Life – Letchworth @ Garden House Hospice Care Dec 1 @ 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets Garden House Hospice Care, SG6 1QU. Garden House Hospice Care invites you to dedicate a light on their Hospice Christmas tree to remember a loved one. The Lights of Life service is a special outdoor service consisting of carols and readings, supported by members of hospice staff and volunteers. For more information, visit: www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/support-us/events/detail/lights-of-life-letchworth Jack & The Beanstalk Panto 7.30pm Jack & The Beanstalk Panto @ Gamlingay Eco Hub Dec 1 @ 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
2 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 2 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 Dec 2 @ 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. Melbourn Primary School Open Mornings 9.30am Melbourn Primary School Open Mornings @ Melbourn Primary School Dec 2 @ 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 Dec 2 @ 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 Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 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 Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 2 @ 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/ Royston Pregnancy Club 7.30pm Royston Pregnancy Club @ The Old Bull Inn Dec 2 @ 7.30pm Tickets Each month will carry a theme to discuss around and our experts will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have. Members will also receive free goodies and access into the exclusive ‘Royston Wellmamas’ group. Drinks and food will be available to buy at The Old Bull Inn. For more information, you can follow the ‘Royston Pregnancy Club’, or contact Jane via email: Jane@breezebirthing.com or phone 07772 102792.	3 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 3 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 Dec 3 @ 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. A10 Bouncy Castles Soft Play Session 9.15am A10 Bouncy Castles Soft Play Session @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 3 @ 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. Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 3 @ 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 Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Dec 3 @ 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.	4 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 4 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 Melbourn Business Association 7.30am Melbourn Business Association @ Bury Lane Cafe Dec 4 @ 7.30am – 9.00am Tickets A lively networking group, Held on the first Wednesday of the month 7.30-9am at Bury Lane Cafe, A10 Bypass, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6DF. For more information, contact Kimmi Crosby on 07976 228377 or visit www.melbournbusinessassociation.com Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 4 @ 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. Discover The Savages at the Wildlife Trust’s Grafham Water NR 10.00am Discover The Savages at the Wildlife Trust’s Grafham Water NR @ Car Park Western End of Church Road Dec 4 @ 10.00am Tickets Car Park Western End of Church Road, PE28 0BE. A walk with warden Tim Fryer in ancient woodland, meadows, plantations and a new hide. For more information, visit www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-12-04-visit-northern-part-grafham-water-reserve Linoprint Workshop with the Curwen Print Study Centre 10.00am Linoprint Workshop with the Curwen Print Study Centre @ Letchworth Settlement Dec 4 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. On this half day printmaking workshop you will learn how to use the tools, equipment and materials of this technique to make unique Christmas cards and gift tags just in time for Christmas! Suitable for beginners or those wishing to brush up on skills. Cost includes all materials. To enrol visit: www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk or call 01223 892380. Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Dec 4 @ 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 Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 4 @ 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Dec 4 @ 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 A Christmas Miscellany 7.30pm A Christmas Miscellany @ Royston Museum Dec 4 @ 7.30pm Tickets CADS cabaret-style evening, featuring poems, songs and sketches, intermingled with readings from the Crow that describe Christmases in Royston over the years. Tickets £10 each, includes a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, from Royston Museum or the Town Hall, or by ringing 01763 242587, numbers are strictly limited so book early. For more information, visit www.cadsroyston.org.uk	5 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 5 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 Dec 5 @ 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 Dec 5 @ 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 Dec 5 @ 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 Dec 5 @ 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 Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 5 @ 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 North Herts Art Society Lecture – The Twelve Days of Christmas 11.00am North Herts Art Society Lecture – The Twelve Days of Christmas @ Spirella Ballroom Dec 5 @ 11.00am – 12.15pm Tickets Spirella Ballroom, SG6 4ET. Peter Medhurst gives a lecture exploring the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious customs. Free parking and lift access available, attendance costs £7 for visitors. For more information, visit: www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk Walking Netball 1.30pm Walking Netball @ Royston Leisure Centre Dec 5 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £3.50. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk North Herts Art Society Lecture – The Twelve Days of Christmas 2.00pm North Herts Art Society Lecture – The Twelve Days of Christmas @ Spirella Ballroom Dec 5 @ 2.00pm – 3.15pm Tickets Spirella Ballroom, SG6 4ET. Peter Medhurst gives a lecture exploring the wealth of Christmas music, traditions and curious customs. Free parking and lift access available, attendance costs £7 for visitors. For more information, visit: www.theartssocietynorthherts.org.uk Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 5 @ 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. ‘Live Forever! The Mystery & Magic of Egyptian Hieroglyphs’ 8.00pm ‘Live Forever! The Mystery & Magic of Egyptian Hieroglyphs’ @ Royston Town Hall Dec 5 @ 8.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Royston Town Hall, SG8 7DA. Nick da Costa will give an illustrated talk at on behalf of Royston & District Local History Society. Visitors welcome, £2. For more information, contact David Allard on 01763 242677	6 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 6 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 Dec 6 @ 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 Dec 6 @ 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 Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 6 @ 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 Christmas Door Decoration Workshop 11.00am Christmas Door Decoration Workshop @ Foxton Village Hall Dec 6 @ 11.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Test your creativity and design your own Christmas door decoration in aid of Home Start. Tickets are £25, including the framework, foliage and ribbons but please bring your own gloves, secateurs and any special additions you’d like to incorporate into your design. Tickets can be bought online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Dec 6 @ 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 Dec 6 @ 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 Christmas Door Decoration Workshop 7.00pm Christmas Door Decoration Workshop @ Foxton Village Hall Dec 6 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Test your creativity and design your own Christmas door decoration in aid of Home Start. Tickets are £25, including the framework, foliage and ribbons but please bring your own gloves, secateurs and any special additions you’d like to incorporate into your design. Tickets can be bought online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime 8.00pm MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime @ Meldreth Village Hall Dec 6 @ 8.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Melbourn Amateur Dramatic Society presents Mother Goose! Friday 6th December 8pm Saturday 7th December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8th December 2pm Friday concession night – All Adult tickets £7 All other shows – Adults £9 Under 16’s £7 Tickets from Melbourn Hub or Box Office at www.melbournamdram.co.uk The Definitive Rat Pack 8.00pm The Definitive Rat Pack @ Hitchin Lavender Barn Dec 6 @ 8.00pm Tickets Hitchin Lavender Barn SG5 3UA. The Definitive Rat Pack are returning to Hitchin Lavender as three of the greatest interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. around. Tickets are £30, bought online at www.bit.ly/RatPackHitchin	7 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 7 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 Dec 7 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Dec 7 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 7 @ 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 Dec 7 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk JMA Coffee Morning and Bazaar 9.30am JMA Coffee Morning and Bazaar @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 7 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Coffee & Mince Pies; games, books, stocking presents. Admission Free! For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Christmas Iced Biscuits with Katie Harris 10.00am Christmas Iced Biscuits with Katie Harris @ Letchworth Settlement Dec 7 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. After a recap on basic piping techniques using royal icing we will be looking at slightly more advance methods of piping as well as detail you can add whilst flooding your biscuits. This will be Christmas themed so you will end up making a beautiful set of biscuits that are ideal for a seasonal gift. Costs £25. For more information, visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk/ Christmas Open Studio 10.00am Christmas Open Studio @ The Walnut House Dec 7 @ 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 Rudolph’s Christmas Trail 10.00am Rudolph’s Christmas Trail @ Fish Hill Square Dec 7 @ 10.00am – 3.00pm Tickets Fish Hill Square, SG8 9FQ. A fun trail around Royston with an array of arts and crafts activities and a chance to receive a free gift from Santa! Santa’s Grotto 10.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 7 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 7 @ 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 Barley Christmas Market 11.00am Barley Christmas Market @ Barley Town House Dec 7 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Barley Town House, SG8 8JW. Crafts, charities, and other interesting stalls with simple and wholesome refreshments. Free entry! Tastes of Christmas 11.00am Tastes of Christmas @ Melbourn URC Dec 7 @ 11.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Melbourn URC, SG8 6BP. Delicious food and refreshments, crafts and a raffle available! For more information, visit www.melbournurc.org.uk/ Christmas Fayre 2.00pm Christmas Fayre @ Litlington Village Hall Dec 7 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Litlington Village Hall, SG8 0QQ. Santa’s Grotto, refreshments, picture hunt, children’s activity table, tombola and a wide variety of gift stalls. Admission is free for under 16s and 50p for adults. For more information, contact Sammy on 07794 236938. MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime 2.00pm MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime @ Meldreth Village Hall Dec 7 @ 2.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Melbourn Amateur Dramatic Society presents Mother Goose! Friday 6th December 8pm Saturday 7th December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8th December 2pm Friday concession night – All Adult tickets £7 All other shows – Adults £9 Under 16’s £7 Tickets from Melbourn Hub or Box Office at www.melbournamdram.co.uk Lego Club 2.30pm Lego Club @ Royston Library Dec 7 @ 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. Carols by Candlelight 3.30pm Carols by Candlelight @ St Mary Magdalene Church Dec 7 @ 3.30pm Tickets St Mary Magdalene Church, SG7 5LD. Carol singing with mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls in the interval. Free and ample parking with disabled access. Tickets cost £10 from carols@caldecotechurchfriends.org.uk or call Grazyna on 01462 89583. Chocolate & Booze Tasting 7.00pm Chocolate & Booze Tasting @ 163 Cherry Hinton Road Dec 7 @ 7.00pm – 9.00pm Tickets 63 Cherry Hinton Road, CB1 7BX. Cambridge Wine Merchants and Gloria from Mama Bombon are offering an exquisite night of tasting hand-made chocolates inspired by Gloria’s world travels, paired with a beautiful selection of alcohols. Tickets are £27 via www.bit.ly/ChocBoozeTasting MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime 7.30pm MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime @ Meldreth Village Hall Dec 7 @ 7.30pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Melbourn Amateur Dramatic Society presents Mother Goose! Friday 6th December 8pm Saturday 7th December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8th December 2pm Friday concession night – All Adult tickets £7 All other shows – Adults £9 Under 16’s £7 Tickets from Melbourn Hub or Box Office at www.melbournamdram.co.uk	8 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 8 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 Dec 8 @ 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 Dec 8 @ 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 Dec 8 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Morning Service at Royston Methodist Church 10.00am Morning Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 8 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A morning church service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Santa’s Grotto 11.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 8 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime 2.00pm MADS Presents: Mother Goose Pantomime @ Meldreth Village Hall Dec 8 @ 2.00pm Tickets Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ. Melbourn Amateur Dramatic Society presents Mother Goose! Friday 6th December 8pm Saturday 7th December 2pm & 7.30pm Sunday 8th December 2pm Friday concession night – All Adult tickets £7 All other shows – Adults £9 Under 16’s £7 Tickets from Melbourn Hub or Box Office at www.melbournamdram.co.uk
9 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 9 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 The Listing – Sales and Copy Deadline for January The Listing – Sales and Copy Deadline for January Dec 9 all-day Tickets The last available date to submit your adverts, content or events for The Listing January issues. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 9 @ 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. Picture Framing with Fiona Pruden 9.30am Picture Framing with Fiona Pruden @ Letchworth Settlement Dec 9 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. This workshop is specifically aimed at students who are interested in framing finished paintings from the term perhaps with a view to gifting them to friends or family at Christmas. In addition to being coached to finish suitable works – including photographing and signing them – a range of mounts and frames will be available to help complete the process. Workshop costs £20, for more information, visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk/ Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 9 @ 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 Dec 9 @ 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/ Royston & District Mencap Society AGM 7.00pm Royston & District Mencap Society AGM @ Heath Social Club Dec 9 @ 7.00pm – 9.00pm Tickets Heath Social Club, SG8 5BG. A chance to meet other members and speak to Committee members about any concerns you may have. This will also be a bit of a festive occasion – complete with photo booth – leading up to Christmas. Membership costs £15 per year, for more information, visit roystonmencap.co.uk/	10 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 10 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 Dec 10 @ 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 Dec 10 @ 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. Winter Tree Walk at Wandlebury 10.00am Winter Tree Walk at Wandlebury @ Wandlebury Country Park Dec 10 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm Tickets Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. An informative and relaxing guided walk around the beautiful winter scenery of the Country Park. Free event, but donations are welcome. Parking is available for £3. For more information, visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops 7.00pm Taking Turns Dance Theatre Workshops @ Baldock Town Hall Dec 10 @ 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.	11 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 11 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 Dec 11 @ 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. Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Dec 11 @ 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Dec 11 @ 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 Christmas Rustic Wreath with Helen Allen 7.00pm Christmas Rustic Wreath with Helen Allen @ Letchworth Settlement Dec 11 @ 7.00pm – 9.45pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. Make a beautiful rustic festive wreath for the table or to hang on your door. All materials are included for rustic decoration but if you want a particular decoration feel free to bring it along. Just bring strong scissors plus secateurs and wire cutters if you have them plus a binbag. When booking please let the centre know of any plant allergies. All materials are included in the course fee. You just need to bring strong scissors, a bin-bag and wipes for your hands. An apron is advisable. Workshop costs £37, for more information, visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk/ An Evening with Mike Dilger 7.30pm An Evening with Mike Dilger @ Brampton Memorial Centre Dec 11 @ 7.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets Brampton Memorial Centre, PE28 4TB. Meet top ornithologist and presenter Mike Dilger: with degrees in both ecology and botany and a life-long passion for natural history, Mike,a well-known face in the world of wildlife presenting with regular appearances on BBC’s The One Show and Inside Out, will be sharing tales of exotic travels. £5 per person, for more information, visit: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-12-11-evening-mike-dilger The Social Vocals Christmas Concert 7.30pm The Social Vocals Christmas Concert @ The Plough Shepreth Dec 11 @ 7.30pm Tickets The Plough Shepreth, SG8 6PP. A lively Christmas concert at a lovely venue. For more information, visit www.theploughshepreth.co.uk/ WomenSing 8.00pm WomenSing @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 11 @ 8.00pm Tickets WomenSing are hosting a special festive evening of music, mulled wine and mince pies to raise funds for Home-Start Royston & South Cambridge. Alongside Home-Start’s own choir will be a few special guests who will be singing and playing, as well as an exciting raffle. A donation of £5 per ticket is asked. To RSVP, please text Linda Bruce on 07753 636443 or email musicwithmum21@btopenworld.com	12 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 12 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 Dec 12 @ 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 Dec 12 @ 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 Dec 12 @ 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 Dec 12 @ 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 @ Royston Leisure Centre Dec 12 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £3.50. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 12 @ 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. Christmas at Woodside 2019 7.30pm Christmas at Woodside 2019 @ Woodside Hall Dec 12 @ 7.30pm Tickets Woodside Hall, SG4 9SP. An interactive concert of traditional carols and newer festive favourites with the combined forces of the Hitchin Thespians choir and some of its show performers. You will be entertained by wandering carollers, boisterous tavern-dwellers and heart-warming families. A mince pie and a glass of punch included in the ticket price of £12.50, available from boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.uk or from (01462) 641575. The Royston Roses 7.30pm The Royston Roses @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 12 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Community singing of carols and popular seasonal music, poetry and anecdotes. Seasonal refreshments. There will be a collection for Action for Children. Everyone welcome! For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 7.30pm Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens @ Leper Chapel Dec 12 @ 7.30pm – 9.00pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. Your chance to see A Christmas Carol, the way Dickens told it himself: one man, one stage. Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings this timeless story of redemption to life in the atmospheric Leper Chapel. Tickets £12.50 (£9 under-18s and students). For booking and more information, visit thatsmycueproductions.com/	13 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 13 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 Dec 13 @ 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 Dec 13 @ 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 Christmas Rustic Wreath with Helen Allen 9.30am Christmas Rustic Wreath with Helen Allen @ Letchworth Settlement Dec 13 @ 9.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Letchworth Settlement, SG6 4UB. Make a beautiful rustic festive wreath for the table or to hang on your door. All materials are included for rustic decoration but if you want a particular decoration feel free to bring it along. Just bring strong scissors plus secateurs and wire cutters if you have them plus a binbag. When booking please let the centre know of any plant allergies. All materials are included in the course fee. You just need to bring strong scissors, a bin-bag and wipes for your hands. An apron is advisable. Workshop costs £37, for more information, visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk/ Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 13 @ 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 Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Dec 13 @ 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 Get Mindful at the Great Fen 1.00pm Get Mindful at the Great Fen @ Countryside Classroom Ramsey Heights Dec 13 @ 1.00pm – 2.30pm Tickets Countryside Classroom Ramsey Heights, PE26 2RS. Take time out to learn meditative and mindfulness techniques on a walk under vast skies and tranquil surroundings of the Wildlife Trust’s Great Fen. Costs £3 per person, for more information visit: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-12-13-mindfulness-walks Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Dec 13 @ 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 Christmas at Woodside 2019 7.30pm Christmas at Woodside 2019 @ Woodside Hall Dec 13 @ 7.30pm Tickets Woodside Hall, SG4 9SP. An interactive concert of traditional carols and newer festive favourites with the combined forces of the Hitchin Thespians choir and some of its show performers. You will be entertained by wandering carollers, boisterous tavern-dwellers and heart-warming families. A mince pie and a glass of punch included in the ticket price of £12.50, available from boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.uk or from (01462) 641575. Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 7.30pm Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens @ Leper Chapel Dec 13 @ 7.30pm – 9.00pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. Your chance to see A Christmas Carol, the way Dickens told it himself: one man, one stage. Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings this timeless story of redemption to life in the atmospheric Leper Chapel. Tickets £12.50 (£9 under-18s and students). For booking and more information, visit thatsmycueproductions.com/	14 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 14 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 Christmas Market 8.00am Christmas Market @ Market Hill Dec 14 @ 8.00am Tickets Market Hill, SG8 9FQ. Homemade cakes, mince pies and mulled wine along with live festive music. Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Dec 14 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Dec 14 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 14 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Royston Winter Crafts Fair 10.00am Royston Winter Crafts Fair @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 14 @ 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/ Santa’s Grotto 10.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 14 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 14 @ 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 Christmas Tree Pendant Workshop 11.00am Christmas Tree Pendant Workshop @ Escape Dec 14 @ 11.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Escape, CB1 1PS. Hosted by Dee-Zyn Jewellery, the Christmas Tree Pendant Workshop will enable you to create a personalised Christmas Tree Pendant using wire and crystals. Tickets are £10 from www.bit.ly/XMASPendant Acoustic Christmas Fundraiser 7.30pm Acoustic Christmas Fundraiser @ The Coach House Hotel Dec 14 @ 7.30pm Tickets The Coach House Hotel, SG8 7PN. A teriffic night of acoustic music featuring Christian and Jay Thatcher from The Lovehats, Ted Evans, Nick Wood and more! Free entry, but a donation to The EastFest 2020 fund suggested. Christmas at Woodside 2019 7.30pm Christmas at Woodside 2019 @ Woodside Hall Dec 14 @ 7.30pm Tickets Woodside Hall, SG4 9SP. An interactive concert of traditional carols and newer festive favourites with the combined forces of the Hitchin Thespians choir and some of its show performers. You will be entertained by wandering carollers, boisterous tavern-dwellers and heart-warming families. A mince pie and a glass of punch included in the ticket price of £12.50, available from boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.uk or from (01462) 641575. Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 7.30pm Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens @ Leper Chapel Dec 14 @ 7.30pm – 9.00pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. Your chance to see A Christmas Carol, the way Dickens told it himself: one man, one stage. Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings this timeless story of redemption to life in the atmospheric Leper Chapel. Tickets £12.50 (£9 under-18s and students). For booking and more information, visit thatsmycueproductions.com/ Skivin Ivan Live Music 8.30pm Skivin Ivan Live Music @ The Plough Shepreth Dec 14 @ 8.30pm Tickets The Plough Shepreth, SG8 6PP. An exciting live performance from Skivin Ivan. For more information, visit www.theploughshepreth.co.uk/	15 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 15 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Toy Service at Royston Methodist Church 10.00am Toy Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 15 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A festive Church toy service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Nativity Service 10.30am Nativity Service @ Melbourn Baptist Church Dec 15 @ 10.30am Tickets A Nativity Service led by the children! Santa’s Grotto 11.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 15 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Christmas Messy Church 3.30pm Christmas Messy Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 15 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy lots of creative Christmas crafts, science experiments, a short celebration service and a meal shared together! For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Christmas Carols at the Leper Chapel 6.30pm Christmas Carols at the Leper Chapel @ Leper Chapel Dec 15 @ 6.30pm – 8.00pm Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. The Reverend Dr Roger Williams will be leading the Cottenham Brass Band for carols by candlelight, and you’ll experience the best of the traditional English Christmas. This is a free, family event, although donations are appreciated. For more information, visit www.cambridgeppf.org/Pages/Events/Category/cambridge-whats-on-events Christmas Concert with Royston Town Band & Royston Development Band 7.00pm Christmas Concert with Royston Town Band & Royston Development Band @ King James Academy Dec 15 @ 7.00pm Tickets King James Academy (Senior site), Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7JH Festive carols and Christmas favourites from Royston Town Band and Royston Development Band, with hampers to be won too! Tickets available in advance from Enfield Electrical and on the door – £10 adults £5 children. Licenced bar available, nibbles included in ticket price.
16 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 16 @ 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 Dec 16 @ 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/ Rapunzel Pantomime 2.00pm Rapunzel Pantomime @ Fowlmere Village Hall Dec 16 @ 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Fowlmere Village Hall, SG8 7RY. The professional acting team from The Pantobus will be performing Rapunzel! With a terrific cast who mingle with the audience and put children at ease with their wit and humour. Tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for children. For bookings and more information, visit www.fowlmerefundraisers.com/	17 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Dec 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. FSB Networking 10.00am FSB Networking @ Chesterson Bowls Club Dec 17 @ 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 Ladies Group Christmas Carol Service at Royston Methodist Church 7.30pm Ladies Group Christmas Carol Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 17 @ 7.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A Ladies Group Christmas Carol Service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/	18 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Dec 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. Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Dec 18 @ 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 Royston Health Walks 1.30pm Royston Health Walks @ Royston Heath Dec 18 @ 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	19 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Dec 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. Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 19 @ 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 Dec 19 @ 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 Dec 19 @ 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 @ Royston Leisure Centre Dec 19 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £3.50. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk King James Academy Royston Carol Service 4.00pm King James Academy Royston Carol Service @ King James Academy Senior Site Dec 19 @ 4.00pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. An energetic carol service led by Revd Heidi Huntley. Tea With Santa 5.00pm Tea With Santa @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 19 @ 5.00pm – 6.30pm Tickets A chance to have tea with Santa Claus! Book early to avoid disappointment, contact: jayne.bailey@ewpepper.co.uk Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 19 @ 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.	20 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Breakfast With Santa 9.00am Breakfast With Santa @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 20 @ 9.00am – 10.30am Tickets A chance to have tea with Santa Claus! Book early to avoid disappointment, contact: jayne.bailey@ewpepper.co.uk Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 20 @ 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 Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 20 @ 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 Adult Movement Class 11.15am Adult Movement Class @ Royston Museum Dec 20 @ 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 Dec 20 @ 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 Soft Toy Christmas Sleepover 4.00pm Soft Toy Christmas Sleepover @ Royston Library Dec 20 @ 4.00pm – 4.45pm Tickets Royston Library, SG8 9JN. Children are invited to bring their soft toy in for a Christmas themed story session. Their toys will have a sleepover in the library and when they collect them the following day we will show them what mischief they have got up to overnight! Sound Bath – Clophill Eco Lodge 7.30pm Sound Bath – Clophill Eco Lodge @ Cloohill Eco Lodges Dec 20 @ 7.30pm – 8.30pm Tickets Cloohill Eco Lodges, MK45 4BP. Want a quick and effortless way to de-stress? A Sound Bath is the gentle art of using sounds and music to bring the body back into a state of balance. Come along and join us and listen to live music and sounds to relax and uplift you. Tickets £15, To book or more information call Sonia 07446 467445 or online www.heartsoulsheart.com	21 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Dec 21 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Dec 21 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 21 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Meet the Friends at the Heath Café 9.30am Meet the Friends at the Heath Café @ The Heath Cafe Bar Dec 21 @ 9.30am – 11.00am Tickets All are welcome to come along to this regular monthly event where you can meet the friendly team from the Friends of Therfield Heath, with this month featuring carol singing and chatting about all things Therfield Heath. For more information, visit www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury 10.00am A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury @ Wandlebury Country Park Dec 21 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Join Vital Spark for an outdoor release and some calm creativity with craft, storytelling and nature – all the magic of the season with a natural and mindful slant to the activities. £7 per child over 2 years plus 10% booking fee (recommended ages 3-7). Dress for the outdoors and according to the weather. Children must remain accompanied throughout. Parking is available for £3 per vehicle. Booking essential. Email katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org Royston Cave by Candlelight 10.00am Royston Cave by Candlelight @ Royston Cave Dec 21 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Royston Cave, SG8 7BZ. Experience Royston Cave as you’ve never seen it before! Entry by ticket only. For bookings and more information, visit: www.roystoncave.co.uk Santa’s Grotto 10.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 21 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop 10.30am Yew Tree Alpacas Christmas Shop @ Yew Tree Cottage Dec 21 @ 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 A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury 11.30am A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury @ Wandlebury Country Park Dec 21 @ 11.30am – 12.30pm Tickets Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Join Vital Spark for an outdoor release and some calm creativity with craft, storytelling and nature – all the magic of the season with a natural and mindful slant to the activities. £7 per child over 2 years plus 10% booking fee (recommended ages 3-7). Dress for the outdoors and according to the weather. Children must remain accompanied throughout. Parking is available for £3 per vehicle. Booking essential. Email katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury 1.00pm A Calm Creative Christmas at Wandlebury @ Wandlebury Country Park Dec 21 @ 1.00pm – 2.00pm Tickets Wandlebury Country Park, CB22 3AE. Join Vital Spark for an outdoor release and some calm creativity with craft, storytelling and nature – all the magic of the season with a natural and mindful slant to the activities. £7 per child over 2 years plus 10% booking fee (recommended ages 3-7). Dress for the outdoors and according to the weather. Children must remain accompanied throughout. Parking is available for £3 per vehicle. Booking essential. Email katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org Empowering People: Genetic Counselling in Focus 1.00pm Empowering People: Genetic Counselling in Focus @ Wellcome Genome Campus Dec 21 @ 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tickets Wellcome Genome Campus, CB10 1RQ. The latest exhibition at the Wellcome Genome Campus explores the vital but often little-known work of genetic counsellors. Discover how they 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 here and visit Open Lab to discover more about the Campus’ history and the cutting-edge research that happens here today. Open to all and free to attend but booking is essential. To book, visit: https://open-saturdays.eventbrite.co.uk/ Christmas Buzz Holiday Club 2.00pm Christmas Buzz Holiday Club @ Melbourn Baptist Church Dec 21 @ 2.00pm – 6.00pm Tickets Melbourn Baptist Church, SG8 6DB. A variety of crafts, games and fun for children in Reception – Year 6. Costs £5 per child, for more information and bookings, visit www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk/holidayclub.php Winter Solstice Celebration 2.00pm Winter Solstice Celebration @ Norton Methodist Church Hall Dec 21 @ 2.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets Norton Methodist Church Hall, SG6 1DH. Share on a magical journey of connecting to the energy of Mother Earth & renewal through the Winter Solstice. A beautiful, uplifting, refreshing and transformative gathering, Unite with Mother Earth through a ritual solstice ceremony, meditation, song and live music with a Sound Bath. Tickets £18, To book or more information call Sonia 07446 467445 or online www.heartsoulsheart.com Community Carol Service 4.00pm Community Carol Service @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 21 @ 4.00pm Tickets Coombes Community Centre, SG8 5PT. A festive community carol service, followed by refreshments. Family Carols with Royston Choral Society 7.30pm Family Carols with Royston Choral Society @ King James Academy Dec 21 @ 7.30pm Tickets King James Academy, SG8 7JH. Royston Choral Society is very excited to be welcoming J50 Brass back to Royston to accompany their Christmas concert. Tickets cost £14, Concessions £10, School students £1, with a programme included. For more information, visit www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk The Old Bull Inn Silent Disco 7.30pm The Old Bull Inn Silent Disco @ The Old Bull Inn Dec 21 @ 7.30pm – 11.45pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. Another lively silent disco! Tickets cost £10, for more information, visit: www.facebook.com/theoldbullinn/	22 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Sunrise-Sunset Circular Walk 8.00am Sunrise-Sunset Circular Walk @ Queen Mother Theatre car park Dec 22 @ 8.00am Tickets A 16 mile walk exploring the gently undulating countryside south of Hitchin, with two refreshment stops to rest, refuel and keep warm. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 22 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Morning Service at Royston Methodist Church 10.00am Morning Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 22 @ 10.00am Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A morning church service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Christmas Carols for Kids by Royston Town Band 10.30am Christmas Carols for Kids by Royston Town Band @ St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dec 22 @ 10.30am – 11.30am Tickets St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, SG8 7DB. Everything about this concert is designed to help children and parents enjoy Christmas music in a relaxed and fun way. Lots of parking, easy access, doors open early so you can settle in and enjoy a drink and biscuit. There will be plenty of space for children to run around, dance, sing and join in with bells and shakers. Tickets available on the door – £3 per child, adults go free! (£5 for unaccompanied adults). Santa’s Grotto 11.00am Santa’s Grotto @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Dec 22 @ 11.00am – 4.00pm Tickets An opportunity to come and meet Santa in his grotto! Bury Lane and Rotary Club will make a donation to local charities for every child who visits. Tickets cost £5 on the day. For more information, visit burylanefarmshop.co.uk/ Carols by Candlelight 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight @ Melbourn Baptist Church Dec 22 @ 6.00pm Tickets Melbourn Baptist Church, SG8 6DB. A family friendly gathering with traditional readings and carols. Everyone welcome. Candle-lit Carol Service at Royston Methodist Church 6.30pm Candle-lit Carol Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 22 @ 6.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A festive Candle-lit Carol Service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/
23 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 23 @ 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 Dec 23 @ 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/ Christmas Carols at The Plough 6.30pm Christmas Carols at The Plough @ The Plough Shepreth Dec 23 @ 6.30pm Tickets The Plough Shepreth, SG8 6PP. A festive performance of Christmas carols at a lovely venue. For more information, visit www.theploughshepreth.co.uk/	24 Peterborough Pop Up Shop Peterborough Pop Up Shop @ Westgate Arcade Dec 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 Baldock Network Group 7.00am Baldock Network Group @ The Orange Tree Dec 24 @ 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 Dec 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 Eve Watchnight Service 11.30pm Christmas Eve Watchnight Service @ Melbourn URC Dec 24 @ 11.30pm – Dec 25 @ 12.15am Tickets Melbourn URC, SG8 6BP. A Christmas Eve Church service. For more information, visit www.melbournurc.org.uk/ Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel 11.30pm Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel @ Leper Chapel Dec 24 @ 11.30pm – Dec 25 @ 12.30am Tickets Leper Chapel, CB5 8JJ. A simple celebration of Christmas: the Communion, by candlelight, with carols. The 12th century Leper Chapel is one of the oldest complete surviving buildings in Cambridge and provides a stunning historic setting in which to enjoy the service, led by the Reverend Dr Roger Williams. Free event, but donations towards the upkeep of the chapel are welcome. For more information, visit www.cambridgeppf.org/Pages/Events/Category/cambridge-whats-on-events Midnight Holy Communion at Royston Methodist Church 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 24 @ 11.30pm Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. Midnight Holy Communion at Christmas Eve. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/	25 Christmas Day Service 8.30am Christmas Day Service @ Melbourn URC Dec 25 @ 8.30am Tickets Melbourn URC, SG8 6BP. A Christmas Day Church service. For more information, visit www.melbournurc.org.uk/ Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Christmas Day Family Service at Royston Methodist Church 9.30am Christmas Day Family Service at Royston Methodist Church @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 25 @ 9.30am Tickets Royston Methodist Church, SG8 7AU. A Christmas Day Family Church service. For more information, visit www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ Baby Rhyme Time 10.15am Baby Rhyme Time @ Royston Library Dec 25 @ 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 Christmas Day Royston Health Walk 1.30pm Christmas Day Royston Health Walk @ Royston Heath Dec 25 @ 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. This year with Christmas and New Year falling on a Wednesday you might expect us to not be walking on these days but we will as usual and everyone is invited to join us, the more the merrier. For more information contact: 01763 852769 or roystonhealthwalks@btinternet.com	26 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Sweaty Mama Classes 9.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 26 @ 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 Dec 26 @ 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 Dec 26 @ 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 @ Royston Leisure Centre Dec 26 @ 1.30pm – 2.30pm Tickets A slowed down version of netball, designed for anyone looking to exercise in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. Sessions running every Thursday, costing £3.50. Contact Lucy on 07834 500189 or lucy.prestedge@englandnetball.co.uk Royston Bridge Club 7.15pm Royston Bridge Club @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 26 @ 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.	27 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. First Friends Baby & Toddler Group 9.15am First Friends Baby & Toddler Group @ Royston Methodist Church Dec 27 @ 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 Make Lunch 12.00pm Make Lunch @ The Old Bull Dec 27 @ 12.00pm – 2.00pm Tickets The Old Bull Inn, SG8 9AW. Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked. Contact 07742 927160 or makelunch@tlcroyston.org.uk for booking, which is essential. Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 1.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 27 @ 1.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019 Toddler Tales 2.00pm Toddler Tales @ Royston Library Dec 27 @ 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 Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 5.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 27 @ 5.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019	28 Herts Country Market 8.00am Herts Country Market Dec 28 @ 8.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 8am at Royston Corn Exchange. Outdoor Market 8.00am Outdoor Market Dec 28 @ 8.00am – 2.00pm Tickets Every Saturday, 8am – 2pm, at Royston Market Square. Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Park Run 9.00am Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 28 @ 9.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Saturday, 9 – 11am. www.parkrun.org.uk Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 1.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 28 @ 1.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019 Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 5.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 28 @ 5.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019	29 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Junior Park Run 10.00am Junior Park Run @ Wimpole Estate Dec 29 @ 10.00am – 11.00am Tickets Every Sunday, 10 – 11am. Weekly free 2k timed run for 4-14 year olds. www.parkrun.org.uk Wildlife Walk In the Deep Midwinter 10.00am Wildlife Walk In the Deep Midwinter @ Cathedral carpark Dec 29 @ 10.00am – 1.00pm Tickets Cathedral carpark, CB7 4DL. Walk off Xmas excess: British wildlife has evolved to cope with the low temperatures, shorter day length and possible bad weather that winter brings. In an annual outing, the Wildlife Trust’s Ely Local Group will be seeing what species can be spotted around Roswell Pits: bittern, goosander and kingfisher are among the previous highlights; there should be plenty to see. For more information, visit: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-12-28-midwinter-walk Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 1.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 29 @ 1.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019 Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 5.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 29 @ 5.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019
30 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 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. Sweaty Mama Classes 10.30am Sweaty Mama Classes @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 30 @ 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 Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 1.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 30 @ 1.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019 Compassionate Neighbours 2.00pm Compassionate Neighbours @ Coombes Community Centre Dec 30 @ 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/ Sleeping Beauty Pantomime 5.00pm Sleeping Beauty Pantomime @ St Francis College Theatre Dec 30 @ 5.00pm Tickets St Francis College Theatre, SG6 3PJ. Following the success of Aladdin last year, SPADS are bringing Sleeping Beauty to Letchworth this December. Running 2 shows daily between Christmas & New Year, Letchworth’s annual pantomime is sure to be a big hit with all the family. Tickets are £12pp via www.bit.ly/SPADS2019	31 Curwens Gallery Exhibition 9.00am Curwens Gallery Exhibition @ Curwens Art Gallery Dec 31 @ 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. Save the Cabinet New Year’s Eve Pop-up Pub Party 6.30pm Save the Cabinet New Year’s Eve Pop-up Pub Party @ Reed Village Hall Dec 31 @ 6.30pm Tickets Reed Village Hall, SG8 8AX. Drop in for a drink and something to eat and stay as long as you like. With music and dancing, real ale, bubbly, food (succulent slow-roast pork in a bun, and delicious home-made desserts) – alongside great company – what better way could there be to see in the year 2020? You’ll also be helping the campaign to save the beautiful 400-year-old Cabinet, the last pub in Reed. To learn more, visit: www.savethecabinet.uk

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