A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

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

If you happen to be visiting Peterborough, from Saturday 1 December to Saturday 12 January the Wildlife Trust are taking over a retail unit in Peterborough’s Queensgate shopping centre; the Trust will be opening up shop in Westgate Arcade which will be stocked with wildlife-themed merchandise – everything from bird and bat boxes, hedgehog and insect homes, field guide books, 2019 calendars, Christmas cards, stocking fillers and fun accessories. The gift of Wildlife Trust membership is available there as a Membership Gift Box – inside is a copy of the latest Local Wildlife magazine, seat belt buddy badger, a torch and various other goodies – and the recipient will have a year’s membership of the Trust. The shop will be run by Trust staff and volunteers and will be a fun and vibrant place to visit, to chat to staff and find out all about the conservation work which takes[...]

 

 

The lights on the magnificent Christmas Tree will be switched on. Come along and enjoy some festive refreshments and hang a bauble on the tree in memory of a loved one.

See Royston Cave as it would have been over 400 years ago. Tickets from Royston Library on the day of the event. www.roystoncave.co.uk/candlelight

We will have some local businesses selling artisan food and gifts including Christmas Eve boxes, Cheese & Charcuterie and Local Cider and Ale gift packs. Also we will be having some Street Food Vans and the Old Courthouse will be serving mulled wine. There is a local man who has a vintage gramophone player and he will be playing Christmas Carols.

Free entry, refreshments available. Your chance to view and buy a totally unique piece of art on canvas for just £20 for Settlement funds. Visit www.letchworthsettlement.org.uk for tickets and info.

For the second time Santa will be joining us in his grotto and his elves will be providing activities to entertain the children, thanks to the Friends of Barley and Barkway Schools! There will be Raffle with prizes provided by our lovely stall holders, a Church Vintage/ gift stall a Cake stall and Refreshments will be wholesome and reasonably priced. This event is organised in support of Barley Church. Contact: alison.white@tinyworld.co.uk  

This year there will be over 30 trees, all beautifully decorated by local organisations, and often with a theme relevant to their activities. It’s always amazing to see how many organisations there are in such a small village and how creatively they decorate their trees.  In addition, the church will be decorated with lots of greenery, candles and a beautifully created nativity scene. Noah the donkey will be making his usual appearance for most of both days, together with his very good friend Bambi the goat.  Noah and Bambi will be waiting to welcome visitors just outside the church door. Homemade refreshments are available throughout both days:  come along and enjoy a choice of homemade soups or filled rolls at lunchtime and/or one of the scrumptious homemade cakes that will be available all day to enjoy with your tea or coffee. There will also be an excellent craft stall offering[...]

Wildlife crafts and activities; festive refreshments and stocking fillers. For further info please call 01480 815524; £4 per child. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2018-12-01-feeling-frosty-fens

Various stalls, and a visit from Father Christmas!

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

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

This year there will be over 30 trees, all beautifully decorated by local organisations, and often with a theme relevant to their activities. It’s always amazing to see how many organisations there are in such a small village and how creatively they decorate their trees.  In addition, the church will be decorated with lots of greenery, candles and a beautifully created nativity scene. Noah the donkey will be making his usual appearance for most of both days, together with his very good friend Bambi the goat.  Noah and Bambi will be waiting to welcome visitors just outside the church door. Homemade refreshments are available throughout both days:  come along and enjoy a choice of homemade soups or filled rolls at lunchtime and/or one of the scrumptious homemade cakes that will be available all day to enjoy with your tea or coffee. There will also be an excellent craft stall offering[...]

Raffle, Santa’s Grotto, tombola and more! Free entry. Enquiries: christmasfair@rsat.org.uk

Led by Joyce Goodall. www.royston-methodist.org.uk

A short service for all the family followed by tea and cake.

Royston Service, Sat 24th Nov, 4pm The Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston, SG8 9DX Stevenage Service, Sun 25th Nov, 4pm Town Centre Gardens, Stevenage, SG1 1EQ Letchworth Service, Sun 2nd Dec, 4pm Letchworth Garden City Eagles Football Ground, SG6 2ER Remember a loved one this Christmas and dedicate a light on our Lights of Life Tree.

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette  will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in Royston Library every Friday between 11am and 2pm from 18th May and Saffron Walden Town Hall every Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30 pm from 29th May.  

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

Tutor: Deborah Day Cost £10 Symposia (drinking parties to you and me!) were a great way to network in the ancient Greek world. But what went on there? What did they drink? Were they all they were cracked up to be? We will look at a series of intriguing images from everyday pottery from the 6th to the 4th centuries BCE.  

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 display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Royston & District Local History Society. Elizabeth Eastwood  will give an illustrated talk. Visitors welcome £2 Contact: 01763 242677

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Lovely quality quirky stalls. 20% of your spending goes to your own chosen charity.

Join the Trust for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie while browsing a lovely array of Christmas gifts including: wildlife art – drawings, paintings and prints, wildlife jigsaws (whimsies and traditional), mugs and greetings cards, fused glass creations; handmade and bespoke items – bags, wallets, purses, note books, Christmas cards, calendars and books; Opticron binoculars – try before you buy, speak to an expert about optics requirements; bird boxes and insect houses plus children’s activities and a Christmas raffle. The Trust look forward to seeing you there! www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2018-12-07-christmas-shopping-manor-house

Studlands Rise First School – Christmas Market, Friday 7th Dec 5.30-7.30pm  

A Christmas Carol, the way Dickens told it himself: one man, one stage. Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings Charles Dickens’ timeless story of redemption to life in the atmospheric Leper Chapel. www.cambridgeppf.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

Christmas Fair at St Mary’s Church – handmade arts, crafts, gifts and baked goods. Winter Wonderland at the URC – fun for youngsters. Live Advent Calendar windows. Ashwell Museum open. And much more…!

Lovely quality quirky stalls. 20% of your spending goes to your own chosen charity.

Christmas story time, feel free to come along and read with us at Royston Library! Further details: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries

Receive a free gift from Santa! Also look out for cracker making, colouring and Christmas pine cone pompom trees.

Celebrate the wonders of Winter with crafty fun. Create snowflakes and paper snowmen and wreaths. £3 per child. Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

With over 50 stalls selling beautiful hand-made jewellery, artisan locally brewed beer, cards, decorations, unique gifts, home-ware, handmade children’s clothing and toys. Christmas Trees and wreaths also for sale. A visit from Father Christmas and children’s activities will also amuse little ones. www.manorfarmbourn.com

With Santa’s Grotto from 11am-5pm (booking essential £5 per child which includes a present). FREE Family Fun – Music, Singing, Children’s Activities, Raffle and Christmas Tree Light Switch On from 4-6pm.  Café and bar open during the day to purchase food and drinks.  Enter the draw to be the VIP to turn on the lights! www.melbournhub.co.uk  

Over 30 stalls of high-quality, hand-crafted gifts plus tearoom! www.number3royston.co.uk

We stock quality second hand & new, maternity, baby & children’s clothes  & Shoes (0 – 5 years), designer to high street, all in nearly new condition, waiting to be worn again. If you would like more details on the above event or have good quality children’s clothing or maternity wear that you would like to sell, Please contact info@luciesboutique.co.uk

We offer seasonal readings, poems and stories interspersed with best-loved Christmas carols in a stunning atmosphere of our 14th century tiny former parish church. As always, mulled wine, mince pies and sausage rolls will be served in the interval. Parking and disabled access are available. (6pm service is sold out. 3.30pm service tickets are still for sale) Tickets  are £10 available from: gillyannclarke@gmail.com

A Christmas Carol, the way Dickens told it himself: one man, one stage. Playing over 20 characters, Martin Prest brings Charles Dickens’ timeless story of redemption to life in the atmospheric Leper Chapel. www.cambridgeppf.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

5km fun run in Stevenage Town Centre. In aid of Garden House Hospice Care. For more info and to book: www.ghhospicecare.org.uk

Toy Service, led by Revd Charity Nzegwu (donations of new toys for Cambridge Women’s Aid)

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

2-4 year olds. Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Free Admission, but spaces limited so please book in advance. To book go to www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

For 4 to 11 year-olds – newcomers are always welcome. Leader John Hardwick. Craft, games, quizzes, songs, Bible stories & snacks.

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Come in to find out about volunteering in the local area. Find out more: http://www.vcbroxbourne.org.uk

Approach the reserve along Grantchester Road, just under a mile from the M11/Barton Road junction and you’ll see the car park on your right hand side. CB23 7PZ. Help us care for our green spaces and the wildlife that thrives in them – plus you can get active, meet new people and enjoy learning about your local environment. This December our volunteer work party will be assisting with vital woodland work at the Coton Countryside Reserve. If you can spare any time then please come along and lend a hand! www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette  will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in Royston Library every Friday between 11am and 2pm from 18th May and Saffron Walden Town Hall every Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30 pm from 29th May.  

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

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Tutor: Wafa’ Tarnowska Cost £10 In this fascinating lecture you will meet some amazing women from Middle Eastern history who achieved great renown in their lifetimes but are mostly unknown in the West, except for Cleopatra and Scheherazade. It is time for the forgotten voices of women in world history to be heard. Come along and meet Hurrem Sultan from Turkey, Queen Zenobia of Palmyra, Semiramis Queen of Babylon, Shajarat al Durr, Sultana of Egypt, Rabiya al Adawiyya the first woman Muslim Saint from Iraq, Fatima the Prophet’s daughter from Saudi Arabia and Shirine Ebadi, 2003 Nobel Peace prize winner from Iran.

Are you looking for a fun way to get someone you care for who is living with dementia to move more and interact socially? If so, join a Magic Coffee Morning sessions.  The interactive games break through apathy by stimulating both physical and cognitive activity and encouraging social interaction. Moreover, the Magic Table creates treasured moments with family members and carers. These games are all about enjoyment and wonder. To book your place please call us on 01763 848272

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 display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Messiah and Carols, Pie and Punch. Tickets: boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.ok

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

2-4 year olds. Carrie Washington from BEEE Creative leads a toddler music and dance workshop themed around the museum’s collections. Free Admission, but spaces limited so please book in advance. To book go to www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Free activity are free but with a suggested voluntary donation of £1.00.

Tickets are priced at £10 which includes a glass of wine Former BBC foreign correspondent Bridget Kendall will be sharing her professional insights about the Cold War in what promises to be a fascinating ‘twilight talk’ on Friday 14th.

Messiah and Carols, Pie and Punch. Tickets: boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.ok

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

15th & 17th December, 10am – 4pm each day. Carols, live music, refreshments and free entry! In aid of Garden House Hospice care. www.ghhospicecare.org.uk

Victorian crafts in the museum.   £3 per child. Drop-in activity, no need to book in advance. www.roystonmuseum.org.uk

Help us to decorate the children’s area with snowflakes, lanterns and paper chains.  

All profits go to Breast Cancer Now. Handmade items, raffle, refreshments. Free entry.

Handcrafted goods, jams, vintage clothes and second hand goods.

Messiah and Carols, Pie and Punch. Tickets: boxoffice@hitchinthespians.org.ok

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

The 10th Royston Scout Group will deliver your Christmas cards to any address in Royston. Last year we delivered over 1400 cards, and the money raised was used to buy tents and camping equipment to enable us to offer more outdoor activities for the children. Please help us break the 1500 barrier this year! Stamps cost just 30p each, and are available from Ladds on the High Street and McColl’s on Queens Road. Cards can be posted at either shop until lunchtime on Monday 17th December, with the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers hand delivering them later that week.

Celebrate Christmas at the Royston Fire Station this December.

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette  will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in Royston Library every Friday between 11am and 2pm from 18th May and Saffron Walden Town Hall every Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30 pm from 29th May.  

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

Free activity but with a suggested voluntary donation of £1.

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 display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children ages 5-12 and is run by experienced, qualified teachers from the outdoor learning experience group, Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. All basic bushcraft techniques suitable for this age range will be taught, including shelter building, knots, plant recognition, woodcrafts, fire lighting and wilderness cooking, use of cutting tools and whittling, and much more. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Music, drama, craft, games, tea, a present and loads of fun! For primary school age children. Cost £5 www.melbourn-baptist.org.uk/holidayclub

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

Saturday 22 December: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm If you and your children find the Christmas run-up all a bit much then do come and 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. We’re not at all ‘bah humbug’, we just enjoy a little quality family time away from the more commercial side of Christmas! www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Candle-lit Carol Service, led by Revd Charity Nzegwu.

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A simple celebration of Christmas: the Communion, by candlelight, with carols. The 12th century Leper Chapel is the oldest complete surviving building in Cambridge and provides a stunning historic setting in which to enjoy the service. All are welcome. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Mon 24th Dec, 2.30pm and 4pm. Two services for young children to think about the Christmas story – with songs and lots of fun! Due to the recent fire at Royston Parish Church, we are in the process of arranging new venues so that our Christmas services will still go ahead. Keep a check here or on our website http://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/ for further updates.  

Traditional carols and readings by candle-light, led by Revd Charity Nzegwu.

The first Eucharist (Holy Communion) of Christmas, with carols and sermon. Due to the recent fire at Royston Parish Church, we are in the process of arranging new venues so that our Christmas services will still go ahead. Keep a check here or on our website http://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/ for further updates.

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

8am: Said Eucharist, with sermon. 10am: Sung Eucharist, with sermon. Due to the recent fire at Royston Parish Church, we are in the process of arranging new venues so that our Christmas services will still go ahead. Keep a check here or on our website http://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/ for further updates.

All-age Worship, led by Revd Charity Nzegwu

Bernadette Merry has been appointed as NatWest Community Banker for the Hertfordshire region. Bernadette  will be based in Saffron Walden and Royston. Regular drop-in sessions will be held in Royston Library every Friday between 11am and 2pm from 18th May and Saffron Walden Town Hall every Tuesday between 9.30am and 12.30 pm from 29th May.  

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

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 display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

 

 

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org