What’s On… in Royston and Beyond The Listing What’s On guide is the most comprehensive guide in the area, helping you to plan how to spend your free time. Our online diary and printed pages are reserved for one-off events, rather than reoccurring events, meetings and classes. Click here to visit our online organisation directory for more information on our local clubs and societies.
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IMPORTANT: The risk of contracting COVID-19 means that any events may be subject to change or cancellation. Therefore, we urge that you double check with the event holder that it is still going ahead and to follow the latest guidance from Public Health England.
We’re happy to announce a series of Garden Gigs every Saturday night in August and September. We suggest a £5 per person contribution to support our musicians. Booking is essential: 01763 290348 or hello@theploughshepreth.co.uk
It was decided that it was not feasible to proceed with Royston Arts Festival in its usual format this year. However, we are organising plenty of online and socially distanced events: So far – Creative Writing Competition, Battle of the Bands, Celebrity Book Reviews, Art Displays… and much much more! See next month’s The Listing or www.creativeroyston.org for more details
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Big data in biology: The good, the bad, and the ugly Genome Lates: a season of public conversations celebrating the Human Genome Project anniversary Mon 28 September, 6-7.30pm, online Prof Ewan Birney, Deputy Director General of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Joint Director of EMBL-EBI will touch on his experience working on the Human Genome Project, highlight some of the cutting-edge work taking place at EMBL-EBI, and offer his forecasts for the future of biodata. Free but please do register in advance at http://bit.ly/GenomeLates
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
Hosted by The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens. Details and bookings online, suggested donation of £5 per family. Bookings close on 3rd Oct. Plans will be in place for social distancing to keep everyone safe. Numbers will be limited, booking essential. www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk
The Friends of Therfield Heath and Greens are having A Bear Hunt on the Heath on Sunday 4th October. Details of the event to be found on our website suggested donation of £5 per family. Bookings will close on 3rd October 2020. Plans will be in place for social distancing to keep everyone safe. Numbers will be limited, please book on our website. www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk
The iconic London Marathon is going virtual for 2020! Entries are now full, but look out of your windows and support those taking part – running, walking or jogging the event. You’ll see many from Royston Runners and other clubs taking part in the ‘Virtual’ 40th’ edition of the world famous race. Participants have 24 hours to complete 26.2 miles. It’s going to be one for the history books.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
MacMillan Coffee Morning Mon 5th Oct, 10am-12noon Banyers House, 16 Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7BZ With Kelly’s Kitchen. Raffle. Covid secure plans in place.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
17th September and 6th October: Chocolate Tasting event with Hotel Chocolat in aid of Home-Start. £18 pp, exclusive Home-Start sessions with a Hotel Chocolat chocolatier and a box of chocolates! Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc to book
Join us for a Home-Start At Home chocolate tasting, with your very own Hotel Chocolat host. The event offers you the chance to taste your way through a whole box of Hotel Chocolat’s finest chocolates, while one of their expert chocolatiers explains the process of making the chocolates and how to get the best out of them. We have several sessions available to book, and as it’s all virtual you can take part from the comfort of your favourite chair. You can take part with family, with friends, or just indulge in a bit of “me time” on your own. The chocolate boxes will be hand-delivered in the Home-Start areas, and in Hitchin, Letchworth and Stevenage. If you live further afield and would like to take part, please contact us! To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc/home-start-at-home-chocolate-tasting-with-hotel-chocolat/e-ybqrbo
The last available date to submit your adverts, content or events for The Listing November issues.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
Simply draw, paint or create a pumpkin display to put in your window ready for Halloween hunting! If everyone puts up their pumpkins by 17th October then we can have a few weeks of pumpkin hunting! Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/1200356066986548/about
At this virtual version of our Campus Open Saturday we will bring you a variety of activities, topical conversations and a virtual tour of the campus, guiding you through our 125 acres site from beautiful 18th-Century Hinxton Hall to the cutting-edge sequencing laboratories, and finishing at the wilds of the wetlands nature reserve. This month, come and discover why – on its 20th anniversary – the Human Genome Project was so vital, and hear about the important relationship between science and the media. Free but please do register in advance at https://wgc.org.uk/engage/events
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
St. John’s Parish Church will have a stall at Royston Market on the 24th October, selling various items, including the much anticipated new cookbook, to raise funds for the church refurbishment project.
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Razzamatazz Robots Holiday Club 2020 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (half term holiday) Programme each day: 10.00am Live video link with John Hardwick 10.40am Snacks and drinks at home 11.00am Small group zoom meetings 11.30am End John will start each day with Charlie the Monkey, the Watt Family drama, songs, Bible stories and quizzes. Families will be allocated a zoom group with a leader and given details on how to join their group. Children in families will stay together. Craft and activity packs will be prepared, and can be collected from outside Royston Methodist Church, in Queens Road, on Friday 23rd Oct from 3 to 4.30pm, Saturday 24th Oct from 10 to 11.30am, or Sunday 25th Oct from 3 to 4.30pm. Paper copies of the booking form can also be picked up at the same time. We have our own facebook page full of information. There is an event[...]
Looking for activities to entertain your children this half-term? Join us at Kooky Nohmad for Gingerbread Decorating! 🎃 This week we want to see your children’s decorating skills – come down to Kooky between 2pm – 5pm. £2.95 per child The BEST decorated biscuit will win a Halloween treat! Take a photo of your childs creation and tag us on social media and we will select one winning entry at the end of the week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/kookynohmad/ for further information
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
Razzamatazz Robots Holiday Club 2020 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (half term holiday) Programme each day: 10.00am Live video link with John Hardwick 10.40am Snacks and drinks at home 11.00am Small group zoom meetings 11.30am End John will start each day with Charlie the Monkey, the Watt Family drama, songs, Bible stories and quizzes. Families will be allocated a zoom group with a leader and given details on how to join their group. Children in families will stay together. Craft and activity packs will be prepared, and can be collected from outside Royston Methodist Church, in Queens Road, on Friday 23rd Oct from 3 to 4.30pm, Saturday 24th Oct from 10 to 11.30am, or Sunday 25th Oct from 3 to 4.30pm. Paper copies of the booking form can also be picked up at the same time. We have our own facebook page full of information. There is an event[...]
Looking for activities to entertain your children this half-term? Join us at Kooky Nohmad for Gingerbread Decorating! 🎃 This week we want to see your children’s decorating skills – come down to Kooky between 2pm – 5pm. £2.95 per child The BEST decorated biscuit will win a Halloween treat! Take a photo of your childs creation and tag us on social media and we will select one winning entry at the end of the week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/kookynohmad/ for further information
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Razzamatazz Robots Holiday Club 2020 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (half term holiday) Programme each day: 10.00am Live video link with John Hardwick 10.40am Snacks and drinks at home 11.00am Small group zoom meetings 11.30am End John will start each day with Charlie the Monkey, the Watt Family drama, songs, Bible stories and quizzes. Families will be allocated a zoom group with a leader and given details on how to join their group. Children in families will stay together. Craft and activity packs will be prepared, and can be collected from outside Royston Methodist Church, in Queens Road, on Friday 23rd Oct from 3 to 4.30pm, Saturday 24th Oct from 10 to 11.30am, or Sunday 25th Oct from 3 to 4.30pm. Paper copies of the booking form can also be picked up at the same time. We have our own facebook page full of information. There is an event[...]
Looking for activities to entertain your children this half-term? Join us at Kooky Nohmad for Gingerbread Decorating! 🎃 This week we want to see your children’s decorating skills – come down to Kooky between 2pm – 5pm. £2.95 per child The BEST decorated biscuit will win a Halloween treat! Take a photo of your childs creation and tag us on social media and we will select one winning entry at the end of the week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/kookynohmad/ for further information
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Razzamatazz Robots Holiday Club 2020 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (half term holiday) Programme each day: 10.00am Live video link with John Hardwick 10.40am Snacks and drinks at home 11.00am Small group zoom meetings 11.30am End John will start each day with Charlie the Monkey, the Watt Family drama, songs, Bible stories and quizzes. Families will be allocated a zoom group with a leader and given details on how to join their group. Children in families will stay together. Craft and activity packs will be prepared, and can be collected from outside Royston Methodist Church, in Queens Road, on Friday 23rd Oct from 3 to 4.30pm, Saturday 24th Oct from 10 to 11.30am, or Sunday 25th Oct from 3 to 4.30pm. Paper copies of the booking form can also be picked up at the same time. We have our own facebook page full of information. There is an event[...]
Looking for activities to entertain your children this half-term? Join us at Kooky Nohmad for Gingerbread Decorating! 🎃 This week we want to see your children’s decorating skills – come down to Kooky between 2pm – 5pm. £2.95 per child The BEST decorated biscuit will win a Halloween treat! Take a photo of your childs creation and tag us on social media and we will select one winning entry at the end of the week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/kookynohmad/ for further information
Do you recognize history is being made when you are part of making it? Join Dr Jane Loveland, (Annotation Project Leader, EMBL-EBI), Dr Kerstin Howe (Senior Scientific Manager, Wellcome Sanger Institute), and Dr Simon G. Gregory (Professor of Neurology, Duke University School of Medicine), in conversation with scientist and science communicator, Dr Chris Gunter, as they reflect on their contributions to the landmark Human Genome Project, the incredible impact it has had on science, medicine and society and how we apply this knowledge today. Free but please do register in advance at http://bit.ly/GenomeLates
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
This year, Royston Town Mayor, Councillor Robert Inwood would like to invite children aged 11 years and under in Royston to submit their designs for his Christmas Card. To enter, design sheets can be downloaded from Royston Town Council www.roystontowncouncil.gov.uk or The Listing Magazine www.thelistingmagazine.co.uk or you can pick up a sheet from the Royston Town Council Offices.
Razzamatazz Robots Holiday Club 2020 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (half term holiday) Programme each day: 10.00am Live video link with John Hardwick 10.40am Snacks and drinks at home 11.00am Small group zoom meetings 11.30am End John will start each day with Charlie the Monkey, the Watt Family drama, songs, Bible stories and quizzes. Families will be allocated a zoom group with a leader and given details on how to join their group. Children in families will stay together. Craft and activity packs will be prepared, and can be collected from outside Royston Methodist Church, in Queens Road, on Friday 23rd Oct from 3 to 4.30pm, Saturday 24th Oct from 10 to 11.30am, or Sunday 25th Oct from 3 to 4.30pm. Paper copies of the booking form can also be picked up at the same time. We have our own facebook page full of information. There is an event[...]
Looking for activities to entertain your children this half-term? Join us at Kooky Nohmad for Gingerbread Decorating! 🎃 This week we want to see your children’s decorating skills – come down to Kooky between 2pm – 5pm. £2.95 per child The BEST decorated biscuit will win a Halloween treat! Take a photo of your childs creation and tag us on social media and we will select one winning entry at the end of the week. Visit https://www.facebook.com/kookynohmad/ for further information
Take part in the Bassingbourn village trail. Solve clues to find the scarecrows for the chance to win a prize. For more information email friendsbcps@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Friends of BCPS
Sadly, Churches Together in Royston and District cannot hold the annual on 31st October 2020. Instead, The Light Party team has put together some fun activities for you to enjoy at home this year. There is a great competition too! Find them all here: www.ct-royston.org.uk/light-party
Experience the story, see the sites, learn the truth. Event run by Home-Start. £8 per person. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/yxky9dn6
Sun 1st – Sun 8th November, Throughout Ashwell Follow the trail and guess the movies! Grab a map and question sheet for £2 and get out on the trail. Prizes for the most correct answers. In aid of Ashwell Primary School. Maps available at http://bit.ly/WhosThatGuyAshwell
The Friends of the Heath together with the Heath Cafe and other community groups are organising a safe, socially distanced litter pick every month from November onwards. Everyone who joins us will be offered a free tea or coffee to thank you courtesy of our friends at the Heath Cafe. We’ll provide all the equipment you need to safely collect litter from the Heath and dispose of it. See our Friends of the Heath Facebook page for more details and updates prior to the event.
Join in with Melbourn / Meldreth’s walking market – Stalls will be set out in the front of houses to sell any used/like new items. If you wish to have a stall or map of locations, please email – lauranelson82@yahoo.com You can also join and follow the following FB pages to keep upto date with this and future events: Melbourn / Meldreth – Walking Market FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/375251896833357/?fref=mentions Melbourn / Meldreth Walking Market Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359495951071974/ Please also note that Melbourn Hub Cafe will also be open on Sunday 1st November for duration of the event. Let’s bring the community together and get outdoors with our families. Disclaimer: All stalls are held at individuals own risk! Purchases are between stall holder and individual buying. Event organiser has no responsibility/liability for any issues which arises during/after event! Organiser is purely advertising the event and complying a list of houses taking part to share[...]
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
The first session back will be 7th November, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm. We have an educational psychologist visiting for the first club back. We are limited on numbers, so if you have childcare available for siblings that would be helpful. To book contact cathryn.philips@googlemail.com
Live stream of Royston’s Remembrance Service. Visit the St John the Baptist website www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk click on the Services page and follow the Link to online Services. The live stream can also be viewed via the Church’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/roystonparishchurch.herts/
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
The last available date to submit your adverts, content or events for The Listing December issues.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
23rd Nov – 18th Dec 2020 Find the Royston Reindeer Company reindeers hidden in shop windows in the town centre and you could bring the magic of a Christmas Grotto to your home! For more information, visit: www.roystonfirst.com/roystonreindeer Please stay safe, socially distanced and COVID-19 aware while completing this trail.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
At this virtual version of our Campus Open Saturday we will bring you a variety of activities, topical conversations and a virtual tour of the campus, guiding you through our 125 acres site from beautiful 18th-Century Hinxton Hall to the cutting-edge sequencing laboratories, and finishing at the wilds of the wetlands nature reserve. This month will be bioarchaeology-themed, come and discover ancient DNA with Oxford Archaeology East. Free but please do register in advance at https://wgc.org.uk/engage/events
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Royston’s autumn course ‘King Arthur: the history and the legend’ will be delivered online via Zoom by Jane Williams. You do not have to be a member to join and new students are welcome. Starting on Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 9.00-10.30am, the 10 week course will cost £48. Booking is now open: www.wea.org.uk or by calling 033-303-3464. Places are limited therefore early booking is advisable.
Join Dr Cordelia Langford and Prof Dominic Kwiatkowski from the Wellcome Sanger Institute in conversation with presenter and author, Dallas Campbell, for the last Genome Late in a special Human Genome Project anniversary season. They will be discussing the impact of the national genomics sequencing effort to understand and track the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the challenges of doing ground-breaking science in times of social distancing. Free but please do register in advance at http://bit.ly/GenomeLates
We are once again partnering with local company Pinkster Gin to bring you a virtual cocktail evening. Learn about making cocktails using Pinkster’s delicious products, and try your hand at shaking that mix! Further details will be available nearer the time, so for the time being, pop the date in your diary, and check out the charity shops for some funky glasses and crazy straws. To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/hsrsc/at-home-with-home-start-cocktail-evening/e-vbdldl
Make your own Christmas wreath, with At Home with Home-Start. In partnership with The Flower Barn. Tickets: £30 per pack Visit www.hsrsc.org.uk for futher information
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Starting on Tuesday 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. Go to: http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk
Every Tuesday between 7th April and 1st December Home-Start Royston will be offering a new activity for you to try. Some will be free to access – our gift to you! Others will be paid-for activities, which will form part of our fundraising activities. Visit https://www.hsrsc.org.uk/giving-tuesday/#activities for this week’s activity.
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
A 2-day special event at Orwell Village Hall: Sat 5th Dec, 10am – 12pm Sunday 6th Dec, 2 – 4pm Come and visit the market and all your favourite food and crafts stalls, plus some Christmas specials. Christmas trees will be on sale, with donations to The Lymphoma Charity at Addenbrookes.
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
The last available date to submit your adverts, content or events for The Listing January issues.
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
Monday 7th – Saturday 12th December, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day. Meet our lovely alpacas and buy your Christmas gifts. Gifts include: Super-soft alpaca socks Hand knitted luxuries Handmade alpaca pillows Greeting cards Chutneys, marmalades and local honey www.yewtreealpacas.co.uk
Have the best-dressed door in the street this Christmas! Join our interactive workshop from the comfort of your own home and learn how to make a fresh foliage wreath under the expert guidance of Pat Grote. Tickets are £25 for the workshop and wreath making kit (excluding greenery), or £7 just for the workshop. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part. For more information and to book, visit www.roystoncatholicchurch.co.uk
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
Join Lush UK Cambridge for an online party this December. Event run by At Home with Home-Start. £12 per pack, includes a selection of Lush items, and instructions on how to get the best from your Lush pack! Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y5k6ytxr
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
Kooky Nohmad are hosting our Christmas Bottomless Brunches, every Friday and Saturday in December 5pm – 7pm. £35 per person, £5 per head deposit (refundable if Covid cancels). Booking can be made via email to: emma@kookynohmad.com
Well what a summer… When I wrote the last article about Royston Town Band’s lockdown journey we had settled into zoom playalongs and had recently come 2nd in our section in our first ever virtual contest. We were ready for our next challenge, and along it came in the form of Cory’s Online Championships. The brief was to put together a 10 minute programme of music using as much imagination as possible! Boy did everyone step up to the challenge – we had a hurdling dog, a unicycling horn player, a knife throwing circus act, a beautiful cornet solo from Andy Snowball and a brilliant arrangement of ‘A design for life’ by 16 year old Rosemary Ball, all expertly planned and put together by our MD Steve. The evening of watching entries and waiting for results while chatting on WhatsApp was almost like being back together, and we were rewarded[...]
All families welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video from John Hardwick and lots of creative Christmas crafts. An online event, find us at: www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Everyone welcome. An online event to be held via Zoom. Joining details will be posted on our website http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/
Royston Methodist Church Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services on Zoom. Thursday 24th and Friday 25th December 2020. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE IS CANCELLED, CHRISTMAS DAY IS STILL GOING AHEAD!! Everyone welcome, starting times and joining details will be posted on our website http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/
Royston Methodist Church Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services on Zoom. Thursday 24th and Friday 25th December 2020. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE IS CANCELLED, CHRISTMAS DAY IS STILL GOING AHEAD!! Everyone welcome, starting times and joining details will be posted on our website http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Limitless Academy of Performing Arts are holding open days on 2nd and 3rd January 2021. To find out more visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com Or call: 0330 124 6868
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
Limitless Academy of Performing Arts are holding open days on 2nd and 3rd January 2021. To find out more visit: www.limitlessacademyarts.com Or call: 0330 124 6868
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
History, archaeology, local history; a strained relationship? Illustrated talk on Zoom. Go to www.roystonlocalhistory.org.uk Or contact David Allard on 01763 242677
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Held on the third Sunday of the month. All families welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video and lots of creative crafts. Adults and children aged 5 and over. Visit www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch for more information. To book visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/kjDJWTmZGrEx
Various workshops supported by Hertfordshire County Council, open to the residents of Hertfordshire. 25th Jan, 10-11.30am 1st Feb 1-2.30pm 8th Feb 1-2.30pm 22nd Feb, 7-8.30pm 1st Mar, 10-11.30am 8th Mar, 1-2.30pm 15th Mar, 1-2.30pm For information on each session, and to book, visit www.nessieined.com/events
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Thursday 28th January 2021 and Thursday 17th June 2021 For both of these collections, donations of clothing can be left in bin bags at the front of the school, before 9 am. Bag2School accept the following ‘good quality’ items for RE-USE*: Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s clothing Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) Handbags Hats Bags Scarves and ties Jewellery Lingerie Socks Belts Soft toys Household linen Household curtains Household towels Household bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers) * We reserve the right to refuse any unsuitable items We DO NOT accept: Duvets and blankets Pillows and cushions Carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats) Soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing School uniforms with and without logo Corporate clothing and workwear Textile off cuts, yarns or threaded material
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Our next meeting will be on February 4th at 8pm on Zoom, when Anthony Poulton-Smith will talk about Place Names. If you would like to join us, please contact David Allard by email, as follows: david.slade.allard@gmail.com
Thu 4th Feb, 8pm-9pm via Zoom Anthony Poulton-Smith, illustrated talk on Zoom. Visit www.roystonlocalhistory.org.uk or contact David Allard on 01763 242677 for more information
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Consensus HR continually run a range of fact and knowledge gaining, informal, friendly & exciting HR Management / business owner development workshops designed to equip individuals with the skills required to run their businesses successfully. If your business would like to run a specific HR Workshop such as Performance Management, Disciplinary & Grievance Management, or Customer Service to name a few, please get in contact today or alternatively book on to one of our next planned events shown below. Managing Discipline in the workforce (Disciplinary & Grievance) – Thurs 11th Feb – 9:30 am – 15:30 pm Communication Skills – Thursday 11th March 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Team Building – Thurs 15th April 2021 – 9:30am – 15:30 pm Coaching Skills – Thurs 13th May 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Successful Recruitment – Thurs 10th June 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Delegation Skills – Thurs 8th July[...]
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Are you looking forward to half-term? Well, you can keep the kids entertained by taking part in the Creative Royston Window Walk between Thursday 18th and Sunday 21st February! It’s based on the Pumpkin Parade idea that you put up displays in your window and you can include absolutely anything which is family friendly. Registration is FREE and taking place NOW! No names required just an address to put on a map. For more details and ideas check creativeroyston.org ormfacebook/RoystonArtsFestival. You can use tissue paper, fairy lights, disco lights, candles (if supervised), even Christmas decorations, or perhaps create some shadow puppets and put on a performance – anything at all that can be viewed from outside. Visit www.creativeroyston.org for more details
Sunday 21st February, Online via Facebook. All families, adults and children are welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video from John Hardwick including the story of Jesus in the desert, and lots of creative crafts for Lent. A free event, run by Royston Methodist Church. Visit www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch for more information and to join the event.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Held on the third Sunday of the month. All families welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video and lots of creative crafts. Adults and children aged 5 and over. Visit www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch for more information. To book visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/kjDJWTmZGrEx
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Royston & District Local History Society Thurs 4th Mar, 8pm Zoom Richard Thomas will talk about the New River. Contact david.slade.allard@gmail.com
A virtual Zoom quiz is set to provide much-needed fun with family and friends, while raising money for a great cause. Royston-based charity, Friends of Chernobyl’s Children Herts & Cambs, will be hosting a fun-filled, interactive ZOOM Quiz Night, on the evening of Friday 5th March 2021. Participants are invited to either take part individually, as a household, or enter a team with family and friends. The general knowledge quiz will be formatted in 6 rounds and include categories such as food, sport and current affairs. The quiz, which costs £5 per person, starts at 8pm and aims to finish around 10pm, with an interval for a break in between. To enter, participants will find the link to the Google Form on the charity’s Facebook event page, alternatively they can email focc.herts@gmail.com for the link. A Zoom link will be sent to entrants on the morning of the quiz. A[...]
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
Saturday March 6th, 10am-12pm Venue – The Chequers car park, Town Green Road, Orwell, SG8 5QL Food and plant stalls only
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Consensus HR continually run a range of fact and knowledge gaining, informal, friendly & exciting HR Management / business owner development workshops designed to equip individuals with the skills required to run their businesses successfully. If your business would like to run a specific HR Workshop such as Performance Management, Disciplinary & Grievance Management, or Customer Service to name a few, please get in contact today or alternatively book on to one of our next planned events shown below. Managing Discipline in the workforce (Disciplinary & Grievance) – Thurs 11th Feb – 9:30 am – 15:30 pm Communication Skills – Thursday 11th March 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Team Building – Thurs 15th April 2021 – 9:30am – 15:30 pm Coaching Skills – Thurs 13th May 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Successful Recruitment – Thurs 10th June 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Delegation Skills – Thurs 8th July[...]
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
The next Royston Town Talk will take place via Zoom. This is your opportunity to discuss any matters of interest or concern with your Town, District and County Councillors. To take part, join the meeting on Zoom (Meeting ID: 89368047387 / Password: 117382).
Showcasing Hertfordshire artisan makers with online exhibitions, gallery tours, videos (meet the maker, studio tours, artists at work) flipbook/videos and social media live. www.hvaf.org.uk
Showcasing Hertfordshire artisan makers with online exhibitions, gallery tours, videos (meet the maker, studio tours, artists at work) flipbook/videos and social media live. www.hvaf.org.uk
Sunday 21st March, Online via Facebook. All families, adults and children are welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video from John Hardwick including the story of Jesus in the desert, and lots of creative crafts for Lent. A free event, run by Royston Methodist Church. Visit www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch for more information and to join the event.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Held on the third Sunday of the month. All families welcome to join in and enjoy a fun video and lots of creative crafts. Adults and children aged 5 and over. Visit www.facebook.com/rmcmessychurch for more information. To book visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/kjDJWTmZGrEx
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Thurs 1st April, 8pm, Zoom David Allard will give a talk about John Winter & Anglo-French Walks. Contact: david.slade.allard@gmail.com
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
First Saturday of every month, 10am-12pm. Orwell Recreation Ground, SG8 5QJ Check out the wide range of stalls, shop in safety, and have a cuppa while chatting with family and friends – socially distanced of course!
Friday 26th March to Sunday 4th April, online Enjoy a series of free online events and activities for the whole family. www.festival.cam.ac.uk
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
This one hour 1-to-1 session is aimed at helping children, teenagers and adults gain confidence and learn the necessary skills to ride a pedal bike. Our qualified instructor will assist you with your goals in a friendly and supportive manner. Click on the link below to book your space. www.ticketsource.co.uk/north-herts-district-council
This talk will give specific examples of how to use imaginative play to ease tricky moments in our day. For example, what to encourage while you write some emails or get ready for the day. Access the talk via Zoom. Meeting ID: 986 8469 9759. Meeting Password: Play.
This one hour 1-to-1 session is aimed at helping children, teenagers and adults gain confidence and learn the necessary skills to ride a pedal bike. Our qualified instructor will assist you with your goals in a friendly and supportive manner. Click on the link below to book your space. www.ticketsource.co.uk/north-herts-district-council
The Royston Councillors’ Community Zoom Surgery will be held on Saturday 10th April . The meeting will start at 11am and finish at 12noon. The ID for the meeting is 82701525565 and the password is 783812.
Royston Methodist Church Sunday Service We have made the decision to revert to Zoom for our Sunday Services throughout January 2022. Rev Charity and the Church Stewards are doing all they can to continue to serve us all as a church whilst the crisis continues and thereafter. Visit http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/ for more information.
Like everybody else we’ve had to cancel our exhibitions, but now we are setting up an on-line exhibition with artwork for sale, which will run from 12th April for 6 weeks until May 23rd. The Society can be reached at: www.cambridgedrawingsociety.org
Consensus HR continually run a range of fact and knowledge gaining, informal, friendly & exciting HR Management / business owner development workshops designed to equip individuals with the skills required to run their businesses successfully. If your business would like to run a specific HR Workshop such as Performance Management, Disciplinary & Grievance Management, or Customer Service to name a few, please get in contact today or alternatively book on to one of our next planned events shown below. Managing Discipline in the workforce (Disciplinary & Grievance) – Thurs 11th Feb – 9:30 am – 15:30 pm Communication Skills – Thursday 11th March 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Team Building – Thurs 15th April 2021 – 9:30am – 15:30 pm Coaching Skills – Thurs 13th May 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Successful Recruitment – Thurs 10th June 2021 – 9:30am – 13:30 pm Delegation Skills – Thurs 8th July[...]
Royston Arts Society’s 2021 Members’ Exhibition is again being held online this year. It will open on 17th April and run until 17th June 2021, and can be viewed via the link on the RAS website www.roystonarts.org.uk. As in previous years, this year’s display again features a wide variety of affordable art by RAS’s talented members. More than 100 paintings, both framed and unframed, will be on show and all are for sale. For more information about the Society’s activities, visit the website or email enquiries@roystonarts.org.uk
