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 Cambridge Modern Jazz – Andrew McCormack’s ‘Graviton’ 8.00pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Andrew McCormack’s ‘Graviton’ @ Hidden Rooms 7b, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Nov 1 @ 8.00pm Tickets Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andrew McCormack consistently challenges himself to explore new and very different musical styles. His latest project is Graviton describing the tiny particles of gravity that bring you back down to Earth when you jump. Andrew has assembled an A-List of the most sought-after musicians, all of whom bring something special to the mix. £15 / £12 Students inc.U3A & accompanied 16/17yr-olds www.cambridgejazz.org	2	3
4 Britten War Requiem Britten War Requiem @ Haileybury College Nov 4 all-day Tickets The War Requiem, first performed on 30 May 1962, was commissioned to mark the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, replacing the original building destroyed in a World War II bombing raid. Britten, a pacifist, combined the traditional Latin Mass for the Dead with poems by the English war poet Wilfred Owen. This performance will be in partnership with Haileybury College choirs and orchestras. www.roystonchoralsoc.org.uk	5	6 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 6 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	7	8	9 Royston Folk Club Showcase 7.00pm Royston Folk Club Showcase @ Old Bull Inn Nov 9 @ 7.00pm Tickets Featuring Hunter Muskett (BAND SLOT), John Meed, Bernard Hoskin, Cut the Mustard, Revival, plus the Young Artists Competition Contestants £4 (£3 performers) £2 under 25s More details: www.roystonfolk.org	10 Sing Song 7.00pm Sing Song @ Reed Village Hall Nov 10 @ 7.00pm Tickets A community singing event. Entry is £3 per person and bring your own drinks, snacks and cups. Proceeds to Help for Heroes.
11	12	13 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 13 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	14 Live Music Dickie de Vere at The Plough 10.17pm Live Music Dickie de Vere at The Plough @ The Plough Nov 14 @ 10.17pm – 11.17pm Tickets	15	16 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7.00pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Meridian School Nov 16 @ 7.00pm Tickets Friday 16 November – 7pm. Saturday 17 November – 2pm and 7pm. By Royston Schools’ Academy Trust. Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are available through the Meridian School office, 01763 242236 from Friday 12 October. Cambridge Modern Jazz – Alec Dankworth’s ‘Spanish Accents’ 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Alec Dankworth’s ‘Spanish Accents’ @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 16 @ 7.30pm Tickets Alec Dankworth’s long-standing love of all things Spanish provided the inspiration for this group. Metheny, Corea, even Rodrigo are reinvented alongside traditional folk songs and originals in flamenco rhythms creating a wonderful and genuinely Spanish world. £20, £15 (under 16s) www.cambridgejazz.org	17 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7.00pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Meridian School Nov 17 @ 7.00pm Tickets Friday 16 November – 7pm. Saturday 17 November – 2pm and 7pm. By Royston Schools’ Academy Trust. Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets are available through the Meridian School office, 01763 242236 from Friday 12 October. Lib Dem Quiz 7.00pm Lib Dem Quiz @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 17 @ 7.00pm Tickets Teams of 6-8, £12.50 per person to include Fish & Chips. Please bring your own drink and glasses. Contact Liz to book your space: 01763 242242 An Evening with Dave Bilbrough 7.30pm An Evening with Dave Bilbrough @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 17 @ 7.30pm Tickets Dave is an international singer/songwriter drawing on folk roots and world music. In a warm anecdotal style he will share his music and life story in an evening that is fun and uplifting. Tickets £8, to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/rmc Cambridge Modern Jazz – Claire Martin and the Dave Newton Trio 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Claire Martin and the Dave Newton Trio @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 17 @ 7.30pm Tickets £25 all tickets Cambridge International Jazz Festival Headliner Claire Martin (vocals) Dave Newton (piano) plus bass and drums to be confirmed. www.cambridgejazz.org
18 An Evening with Dave Bilbrough 7.30pm An Evening with Dave Bilbrough @ Royston Methodist Church Nov 18 @ 7.30pm Tickets Dave is an international singer/songwriter drawing on folk roots and world music. In a warm anecdotal style he will share his music and life story in an evening that is fun and uplifting. For tickets at £8 to include tea/coffee and biscuits, contact Sue on 01763 243815 or email walter962@btinternet.com or on line at:www.ticketsource.co.uk/rmc Cambridge Modern Jazz – Sara Dowling Quartet 7.30pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Sara Dowling Quartet @ Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Nov 18 @ 7.30pm Tickets £12, £8 (under 16s). Cambridge International Jazz Festival Headliner. www.cambridgejazz.org	19	20 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 20 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	21	22 Orwell Film Club 7.00pm Orwell Film Club @ Orwell Village Hall Nov 22 @ 7.00pm – 10.00pm Tickets The nature of our licence to show films restricts us from publishing the titles of our future film program however we can give it to our members. For more information contact: colinhoptroff@gmail.com Orwell Film Club 7.30pm Orwell Film Club @ Orwell Village hall Nov 22 @ 7.30pm Tickets Visitors £3 each. Cambridge Modern Jazz – Josephine Davies ‘Satori’ 8.00pm Cambridge Modern Jazz – Josephine Davies ‘Satori’ @ Hidden Rooms 7b, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8BA Nov 22 @ 8.00pm Tickets Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music, where she won the Perrier Young Jazz Award, Josephine is a saxophonist and composer at the forefront of the contemporary British jazz scene. Satori, her main solo project, released their eponymous debut album last year. £15 / £12 Students inc.U3A & accompanied 16/17yr-olds www.cambridgejazz.org	23	24 Royston Lions Quiz Evening 8.00pm Royston Lions Quiz Evening @ Market Hill Rooms Nov 24 @ 8.00pm Tickets Teams of up to 8. £5 per person. Licensed Bar. Bookings: lionkgc@gmail.com
25	26	27 Royston U3A Ukulele Group 12.00pm Royston U3A Ukulele Group @ Coombes Communtiy Centre Nov 27 @ 12.00pm – 1.00pm Tickets We have a U3A Ukulele group meeting at the Harris room Coombes community centre. Only open to Royston U3A members. Contact: bishop190@btinternet.com for more information	28	29	30 Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society’s (MADS) Pantomime: Cinderella – What could possibly go wrong? Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society’s (MADS) Pantomime: Cinderella – What could possibly go wrong? @ Meldreth Village Hall Nov 30 all-day Tickets Fri 30th Nov, 8pm Sat 1st Dec 2pm, 7.30pm Sun 2nd Dec, 2pm Adults £9, under 16’s £7. Tickets: Melbournamdram.co.uk or Melbourn Community Hub or Tel 07513 457845 Quiz Night 7.00pm Quiz Night @ The Letchworth Settlement Nov 30 @ 7.00pm Tickets Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Licensed Bar, supper included. Tickets £12.50 available from the office and online. We are looking for teams of six or individuals to make up a team. Visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.ukfor tickets and info. Royston Folk Club Concert 7.00pm Royston Folk Club Concert @ Old Bull Inn Nov 30 @ 7.00pm – 8.00pm Tickets Featuring Brooks Williams – Ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, he’s a mean finger-picker and a stunning slide guitarist. Plus, “he has a beautiful voice,” says AmericanaUK, Supported by the brilliant multi-talented Thursday’s Band. £15 (£13 in advance) £2 under 25s More details: www.roystonfolk.org

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