What’s On… in Royston and Beyond

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

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

Do you have an event you would like to promote?

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

November 2018

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				1 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 1 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 1 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 1 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November, 9.45am to 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Contact Gill Grainger on 01763 242682 or Richard Elcock on 01763 20838 Learn to crochet 3 week course 7.00pm Learn to crochet 3 week course @ No3, 3 Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts SG8 7BP Nov 1 @ 7.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Two courses: 6th, 13th, 20th September – 7 – 9.30pm 25th October, 1st, 8th November – 7 – 9.30pm For more information and to book your place: www.number3royston.co.uk	2 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 2 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 2 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club 9.45am Psalm Tree Island Half-Term Holiday Club @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 2 @ 9.45am – 12.30pm Tickets Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November, 9.45am to 12.30pm each day. Led by John Hardwick, with games, craft, songs, stories and lots more. For all children aged 4 – 11, admission free. Booking form at www.royston-methodist.org.uk Contact Gill Grainger on 01763 242682 or Richard Elcock on 01763 20838	3 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 3 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
4 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 4 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	5 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 5 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	6 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 6 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	7 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 7 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	8 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 8 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 8 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Curwens Exhibition and Preview Evening 6.00pm Curwens Exhibition and Preview Evening @ Curwens Nov 8 @ 6.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets All are welcome to come to the preview evening and Curwens will supply wine and nibbles. Artists will be Maggie Allen, Christine Norman and Selena Bragg. Selena has created some attractive high quality ceramics . Christine has produced some beautiful new work in acrylic including semi abstract floral paintings and seascapes and Maggie has created some bright acrylic abstract paintings. The Exhibition will run from Tuesday 6th November for 2 months. Learn to crochet 3 week course 7.00pm Learn to crochet 3 week course @ No3, 3 Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts SG8 7BP Nov 8 @ 7.00pm – 9.30pm Tickets Two courses: 6th, 13th, 20th September – 7 – 9.30pm 25th October, 1st, 8th November – 7 – 9.30pm For more information and to book your place: www.number3royston.co.uk	9 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 9 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 9 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 The Return of the Fighting Temeraire Demonstration 8.00pm The Return of the Fighting Temeraire Demonstration @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 9 @ 8.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets Clive Riggs will demonstrate painting “The Return of the Fighting Temeraire” in the style of Turner. This exercise will be extremely interesting & should explain many things about Turner & his approach to painting in watercolour. Anyone interested in water colours & Turner will be fascinated with this demonstration. Non members £3.00 including refreshments.	10 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 10 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Christmas Craft Fairs 12.00pm Christmas Craft Fairs @ Coombes Community Centre Nov 10 @ 12.00pm – 5.00pm Tickets Over 30 stalls of high-quality, hand-crafted gifts plus tearoom! www.number3royston.co.uk
11 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 11 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	12 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 12 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	13 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 13 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Lino Printing Workshop 10.00am Lino Printing Workshop @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 13 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Two workshops: 10am – 12.30noon, and 2 – 4pm. Liz Beardwell printing workshop using the original Crow printing press to produce your own unique lino cuts. £5 per person. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk Drawing workshop 10.30am Drawing workshop @ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Nov 13 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm Tickets Improve your drawing skills with expert tips and guidance. Draw wonderful objects from the Museum’s collections. Led by local artist Susan Sanders. £5 per person. To book contact: enquiries@roystonmuseum.org.uk	14 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 14 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	15 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 15 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org A Taste of Christmas at Bury Lane 3.00pm A Taste of Christmas at Bury Lane @ Bury Lane Farm Shop Nov 15 @ 3.00pm – 7.00pm Tickets A unique tasting event to sample the flavours of Christmas. Many of our suppliers will be showcasing their products. Free goody bag, glass of fizz and a mince pie! www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk	16 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 16 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 16 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615	17 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 17 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Felt making for beginners with Lucy Sugden 10.00am Felt making for beginners with Lucy Sugden @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 17 @ 10.00am – 12.00pm Tickets Costs £30 including all materials. Visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk for more information. Monoprinting with Anne Marike Pit from Curwen Print Study Centre 1.30pm Monoprinting with Anne Marike Pit from Curwen Print Study Centre @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 17 @ 1.30pm – 4.30pm Tickets Costs £45 including all materials. Students will work on A4 sized images using several monotype techniques using water based inks. To enrol visit www.curwenprintstudy.co.uk or call 01223 892380.
18 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 18 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	19 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 19 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	20 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 20 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	21 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 21 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	22 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 22 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	23 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 23 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 23 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615	24 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 24 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus, IEA 10.00am Watercolour Workshop with Ian McManus, IEA @ Hinxworth Village Hall, nr Ashwell Nov 24 @ 10.00am – 4.00pm Tickets Come and develop your painting skills under the guidance of one of East Anglia’s leading watercolour artists. Both beginners and experienced artists welcome. Fee £25 for the day inc. refreshments. Booking essential: phone 01763 261808 or email frogend@gmail.com for further details.
25 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 25 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	26 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 26 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	27 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 27 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	28 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 28 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	29 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 29 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org	30 Collections Re-Crafted Collections Re-Crafted @ Saffron Walden Museum Nov 30 all-day Tickets A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org New Local Sewing Courses 9.30am New Local Sewing Courses Nov 30 @ 9.30am Tickets Thurs 1st Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 2nd Nov, 9.30am Make A Festive Stocking And Bottle Bag Thurs 8th Nov, 9.30 am Absolute Beginner Sewing Course – Get To Know Your Machine Fri 9th Nov, 9.30am Make A Lined Make-up Bag With Zip Fri 16th Nov, 9.30 Cushion Making Course Fri 23rd & Fri 30th Nov – 2 Day Course, 9.30am Roman Blind Technique Course For more information or to book go towww.salledecouture.co.uk or call 07789074615 Tannery Drift First School FTDS Christmas Fair 3.15pm Tannery Drift First School FTDS Christmas Fair @ Tannery Drift First School Nov 30 @ 3.15pm – 5.15pm Tickets Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 7.00pm Christmas Wreath Making Workshop @ Reed Village Hall Nov 30 @ 7.00pm Tickets Do come and enjoy an evening with a demonstration by Louise Aries while you have a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and then make your own decoration. Oasis ring and foliage supplied, but please bring your own secateurs and any extra decorations you wish. Contact Liz Jakeman on 01763 848 398 to reserve your place.

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