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RICHMOND’S WELCOME To the April issue of The Listing COACHES Spring is most definitely here

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and what could be nicer than spending it outside. Look out for news of the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend, now in its 46th year, and Meldreth Open Gardens. Please keep us in touch with your events this summer - we can publicise them free of charge in our What’s On and editorial sections, or offer charity rates to publish your poster.

With best wishes,

The Listing Team: Stay in touch

The Listing is online at www.thelisting.info from 1st every month.

Booking deadline May, 15th April

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Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6th April

Britain’s most famous daffodil festival takes place on the weekend of 5/6th April 2014. The residents in the South Cambridgeshire village of Thriplow are getting ready for their 46th annual Daffodil Weekend, when between 7000 and 10 000 people visit to see the wonderful blooms .

Virtually everyone in the village does something towards the event, be it baking cakes, helping serve teas, working in the car park or picking up litter at the end of the day to bring off one of the best loved charity events in Cambridgeshire.

Daffodil Weekend started in 1969 because the church was in need of major roof repairs. Residents decided to open up their gardens and made cups of tea from their own houses. They made an amazing £206 and were so delighted they decided to do it all again the following year – and so Thriplow Daffodil Weekend was born. Since 1969 a total of over £400,000 has been raised for local charities.

This year we are supporting Home-Start Royston & South Cambridgeshire (www.hsrsc.org.uk/) as our external charity. Home-Start helps families with children under the age of five cope with post natal depression, illness, isolation, bereavement, disability, domestic abuse and much more, offering regular support and practical help to alleviate stress with a view to preventing family crisis and breakdown.

Visitors step back in time, walking traffic-free lanes and connecting footpaths, visiting residents ‘Open Gardens’, Craft Barns, Marquees, Stalls and Demonstrations, and experiencing the warm and friendly atmosphere.

There is something for everyone, young and old; from a flower festival in the Church and Sheepdog demonstrations on the Meadow, to Morris Dancers outside the pub and vintage vehicles and classic cars at the School. Heavy horses give dray rides up and down the main street and there is traditional music wherever you go. Local food producers are celebrated at ‘Taste of Thriplow’ on Peggs Close and no visitor should miss the home-baked, ‘Thriplow Teas’. The community owned traditional British pub The Green Man will be hosting their usual hog roast at the front of the building and will have real ales in both the pub and in the “Taste of Thriplow” tent. Everything you require for a great day out is catered for.

NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 2014: • Classic Cars • Local Food Fair • Steam Organ • Miniature Steam Railway Rides • Folk Music Tent

5th and 6th April, 11 am to 5pm £5 for adults, £2.50 for children and under school age get in FREE. www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk

Spring Open Gardens, meldreth

As part of the fund raising events for maintaining the fabric of Holy Trinity Church Meldreth, The Friends are holding their Spring Open Gardens event on Sunday 27th April.

The Friends held their first Open Gardens in the mid 1980s and the spring event started in 2005. This year there is a mixture of gardens across the village ranging from a small vegetable garden keenly tended by a retired gardener to an attractive garden in a 2 acre woodland setting. Teas will be served at the church all afternoon.

As in previous years the Garden Design Centre based at Scotsdale will support our event with a free Garden Design Consultation that will be raffled.

Admission is £4 and children 50p and there is ample free off road parking at the church.

Meldreth Spring Open Gardens, Sunday 27th April,1.30 to 5.30pm

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Dane’s Blood

Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for the bright purple and yellow flower featured on our cover this month.

It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood.

The Pasque Flower is the county flower of Hertfordshire and it blooms in late March / early May on the well drained chalky soil of Church Hill on Therfield Heath.

It’s name means “like Paschal” or of Easter and legend tells that it springs from the blood of dead Vikings! This fable may well have developed as it grows in the undisturbed soil of ancient barrows – like the ones that can be found on the rolling heath land of Coronation Meadows. This site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Local Nature reserve and one of the largest colonies of this rare plant.

Why not venture out to see them and follow this walk printed with kind permission of Great Shelford Parish Council (http://shelford.lucidata. com/walks/walk44.htm) and pop in to the Fox and Duck at Therfield for a pint or bite to eat.

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Look out for a number of Easter events at Coombes Community Centre for all the family this April.

EASTER TASTER Thursday 10th April,10am children at last - 4pm with Chris Duffett year’s EASTER from The LIGHT PROJECT SCRAMBLED EGGS event (training and practical work for young people and adults ).

Easter Celebration SUNNY - SIDE - UP Good Friday 18th April, 2pm. Fun for all the family with games, craft, Egg experiments, egg rolling, egg tossing. Singing Kettle Cafe open serving home made Hot Cross Buns, icing cupcakes and Easter biscuits.

Celebration and Tea Easter Day Sunday at 3:30 celebration and tea for all the family.

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Everyone - any age, experienced or total beginner - is welcome on Saturday 26th April to Meldreth Bowls Club Open Day. All you need is a pair of flat shoes as all other equipment will be provided.

We have a qualified Coach and top County Bowlers who will be offering expert tuition and guidance on the day to be followed up with Coaching on the following 4 Sunday mornings all free of charge.

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Clear the clutter, sort your stuff and make everything in your home spick and span – your home will feel revitalised, and so will you, says Katherine Sorrell Are you closer to being the goddess of grime than the queen of clean? Spring sunshine means that it’s the ideal time to don your apron, snap on your Marigolds and refresh your home from top to bottom.

If you really can’t bear the thought of tackling every room at once, you could spend perhaps an hour a week or else tackle one room at a time until your home feels truly transformed.

So, where should you begin? The obvious place is with a good, old-fashioned tidy up, paying attention to all your tables, shelves, floors and other surfaces, inside kitchen and bathroom cupboards, bedroom wardrobes and chests of drawers.

Once you have cleared the space, you are almost ready to begin. But not quite. Make a list of what needs doing (this may be rather timeconsuming, but will be worth it in the end) and allocate some time for each chore. Then dig out appropriate clothing. What to wear will depend on the task at hand, but should include an old shirt and trousers, and could also mean rubber gloves, sturdy shoes, an apron and a dust mask or safety goggles.

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and effort later. Lastly, find the cleaning products you’ll require, including an all-purpose household cleaner, washing-up liquid, furniture polish, non-chlorine bleach, anti-mildew tile and bath cleaner and window cleaner. Store them in a heavy-duty caddy with a handle.

At last you’re ready, so refer back to your list of what needs doing – you’ll see it divides into five main areas: vacuuming, dusting, mopping/ scrubbing, washing and wiping, and polishing as well as room specific tasks, such as turning mattresses, spot-cleaning upholstery, cleaning the oven, defrosting the fridge, descaling the shower head and beating rugs. You could also sort out those less frequently required jobs such as steamcleaning the carpets or having the chimney swept.

Before you embark, bear in mind the basic principles of cleaning: work from top to bottom (dust the light fitting before polishing the table beneath) and tackle dry before wet (vacuum before mopping, obviously). Try to be organised, whether you work one room at a time or one task at a time. With a little forethought, preparation and organisation, spring cleaning can be a rewarding activity that will restore your home to its rightful place as a peaceful haven that is well-kept, tidy and gleamingly, squeaky clean.

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Summer has at last arrived and we have a fantastic range of evening, party and day dresses by quality brands such as Calvin Klein, French Connection, Fever, Mexx, Crew Clothing and Seasalt. Prices range from £35 to £150 for the dresses and we have printed scarves, boleros, footwear and jewellery to complete the look. We also have an extensive new range of denim jeans by French Connection, Blend, Cosi, Bench and Esprit with fantastic polos, t-shirts and blouses to complement your outfit.

We also stock two new, affordable fashion jewellery ranges by “Girls and Pearls” and “White Leaf” with prices from £8 to £20 and they are sold with lovely branded, gift bags.

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Finally you need to pop in and see our new summers kids range from ages 2-3 through to 10-11. Our main brands are French Connection, Bench and Esprit and prices range from £8 to £55. We stock dresses, jeans, t-shirts, shorts and polos at 25% off. In most cases we are cheaper that the main brands internet prices, so pop in and grab yourself a bargain locally!

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A warm welcome awaits at this traditional pub.

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All functions catered for, Wedding, Funerals, Birthdays

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Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 5th April 10am - 12pm Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 5th April 9am - 12noon Linton Village College Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 12th April 9 - 11.30am Fowlmere Village Hall Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 12th April from 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall

Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 19th March 9.30am 12noon Sandon Primary School Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly Sat 26th April 10am 12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 27th March 10.30am - 1pm Croydon Village Hall Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston

Outdoor Market Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Greenhouse Markets Thursdays Fashion & Pamper Market 10am - 4pm Fridays -Arts & Crafts Market 10am-3.30pm Sundays - Flea Market, 10.30am - 2.30pm Town Centre, Letchworth

The Three Tuns continues to impress after it’s successful re-launch by experienced Hertfordshire pub operator Tim Lightfoot.

“We are Providing a satisfying mix of real ales, fine wines and fantastic pub food using local and artisan suppliers. Jon Oates our head chef puts his twist on hearty pub classics as well as the very best in modern British cuisine. We have created a relaxed informal way to enjoy great British produce in a warm & friendly local village pub. Wellies, kids & dogs are welcome too!”

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Kiss the Water (PG)

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Saturday 5th 7.30PM.

Dallas Buyer Club (15)

Biography/Drama/History

Friday 11th 7.30PM.

The Invisible Woman (12A)

Biography/Drama/Romance

Saturday 12th 3PM.

Mr Peabody & Sherman (U)s

Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Saturday 12th 7.30PM.

The Monuments Men (12A)

Biography/Drama/History

Friday 18th 7.30PM.

Only Lovers Left Alive (15)

Saturday 19th 3PM.

Hop (U)- Special Easter Screening. Animation/Family/Comedy

Saturday 19th 7.30PM.

The Book Thief (12A)

Saturday 26th 7.30PM.

The Grand Budapest Hotel(12A) Action/Mystery/Thriller

Including a Question and Answer Session after the film with Animator Em Cooper.

Employing a lyrical mix of interviews, meditative landscape photography and animation (from UK artist Em Cooper) Kiss the Water explores a remarkable woman’s utter dedication to the perfection of her craft.

Electrician and sometimes rodeo bull rider Ron Woodroof played by Matthew McConaughey lives hard, which includes heavy smoking, drinking, drug use (primarily cocaine) and casual sex. While in the hospital on a work related injury, the doctors discover and inform him that he is HIV+, and that he will most-likely die within 30 days.

The Invisible Woman brings the story of how famous writer Charles Dickens falls in love with a much younger woman, Ellen “Nelly” Ternan”. A jewel directed and starring Ralph Fiennes.

Using his most ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand. They find themselves in a race to save the future.

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history this is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves.

Horror/Drama/Romance

An underground musician reunites with his lover for centuries after he becomes depressed and tired with the direction human society has taken. Their love is interrupted and tested by her wild and uncontrollable little sister. Wonderful imagery style and atmosphere in the extreme, with great acting.

E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, and is determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Whilst In LA, he’s taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.

Drama/War

Based on the beloved bestselling book the film tells the story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany.

Friday 25th 7.30PM Her (15)

Drama/Romance/Sci-Fi Theodore is a lonely man in the final stages of his divorce. When he’s not working as a letter writer, his down time is spent playing video games and occasionally hanging out with friends. He decides to purchase the new OS1, and quickly finds himself drawn in with Samantha, the voice behind his OS1.

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Traditional butchers offering great quality free range and local meat, poultry and game, at great value, every day, together with a large range of artisan cheeses, and delicatessen products. And, our renowned home made pies and handmade sausages including the original Royston Banger.

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Why not make Easter extra special this year by serving traditional roast lamb on Easter Sunday?

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Lent Lunch

Wed 2nd April, 12noon - 1.30pm St. Thomas’s Catholic Church Hall

Everyday life in the eighteenth century

Thurs 3rd April, 8pm Illustrated talk by Dr Ken Sneath Royston & District Local History Society Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

Four Charities Golf Day

Fri 4th April In aid of the Stevenage Mayor’s four Charities: British Red Cross, RNLI, Alzheimers Society and Carers Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre Contact: 01992 585969, ccurtis@ redcross.org.uk

New Hypnobirthing Course Fri 4th April Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

What the Dickens

Sat 5th April, 7.15pm An evening of comedy and magic loosely based on the life of Charles Dickens Whaddon Village Hall Tickets: 01223 207703

Lent Lunch

Wed 9th April, 12noon - 1.30pm St. Thomas’s Catholic Church Hall

Spring Sale

Thurs 10th April, 10.30am – 3pm In aid of British Red Cross Ladies and children’s clothing, shoes, bags, homeware, gifts & accessories £3.50 including coffee & biscuits Bluntswood Hall, Nr Buntingford, SG9 9RN

Easter Taster

Thurs 10th April, 10am - 4pm With Chris Duffett from The Light Project Contact: 01763 852118 Coombes Community Centre

Blooms Night

Thurs 10th April, 7.30pm Garden lecturer Andrew Sankey, on ideas for redesigning gardens.

All welcome Royston Town Hall

Robin Hood Morning

Wed 16th April, 10am Test your accuracy at archery with some help, then make and decorate your very own bow and arrow Wandlebury Country Park bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Time Bank Café

Wed 16th April, 1.30 – 3pm The Time Bank Café is a great way to get to know people in the community and share your knowledge and abilities At this month’s café we will be holding a flower arranging session Coombes Community Centre Contact: 01462 689405, www.mytimebank.org.uk

Maundy Thursday Service

Thurs 17th April, 8pm Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Good Friday Service

Fri 18th April, 9.30am Followed by the Walk of Witness to Royston Cross Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Easter Celebration

Thurs 10th April, 8pm With Canon Shamus Williams, Rector of Shingay group of parishes Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Fri 18th April, 2pm Fun for all the family with games, craft, Egg experiments, egg rolling, egg tossing Singing Kettle Cafe open serving homemade Hot Cross Buns, icing cup cakes Coombes Community Centre Contact: 01763 852118

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

Fri 11th April, 7.30pm £25 a head, pre-booking essential The Three Tuns, Ashwell Contact: 01462 743343

Sat 19th April, 10am-12pm Coombes Community Centre Contact: www.mandythornton.com

Antique & Collectors Fair

Fri 11th – Sun 13th April A display of a wide variety of crosses, in lots of different contexts and made from a wide variety of materials Royston Methodist Church

Heart of Transformation

Sat 5th & Sun 6th April, 10am - 4pm Meldreth Village Hall Two days to a more peaceful and easier life Contact: 01223 968660, www.heartoftransformation.org.uk Sat 5th & Sun 6th April, 11am – 5pm each day Real ale tent, classic cars, local food fair, steam organ, miniature steam railway rides, folk music tent Details: www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk Sat 5th & Sun 6th April With Postcards and Militaria Wood Green Animal Shelter Godmanchester

Sport Royston Fayre

Sun 6th April, 10am – 5pm Taster sessions/demonstrations from almost every sport club in Royston!

Including, bmx, hockey, football, golf, badminton, gymnastics, swimming and many more Royston Leisure Centre and Meridian All Weather Centre

Easter Egg Hunt and Bake Off

Sun 6th April, 10am Easter egg hunt with coffee, tea and bake off entries Guilden Morden Village Hall Sign up: gmpreschool@hotmail.co.uk

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sun 6th April, 10am – 4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 01763 849249, info@ flapperfortunes.co.uk

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Wed 9th April, 10am Discover some of the trees and spring flowers that feature in fairy rhymes. Make your own fairy belongings from nature after a walk around the park with

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Shakespeare and My Faith

Cheese & Wine Evening

Festival of Crosses

Glazed Creations

Fri 11th & Sat 26th April, 7 – 10pm Ladies’ nights, bring a bottle, snacks will be provided Glazed Creations, Baldock Street, Royston Contact: 01763 249800

Easter Activity Morning

Sat 12th April, 10am - 12noon Children and families welcome, free fun for all ages Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Spring Sale

Sat April 12th, 2-4pm Unwanted items in good condition All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn Contact: 01763 261154

Royston Lions Quiz Night Sat 12th April, 7.45 for 8pm With bar and raffle Teams of up to 8 Market Hill Rooms Contact: 01763 231492

Palm Sunday Services

Sun 13th April, 10am & 6.30pm Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Holiday Orienteering

Tues 15th April, 10am Learn how to read a map and navigate along new routes, getting plenty of exercise at the same time

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Sat 19th April, 10am - 12.30pm Come along and join the Easter chocolate trail, accompanied children can search Royston Town Centre shops and stalls for numbered chocolate rabbits. The winners will be picked at random by the Town Mayor at 12.30pm The Corn Exchange, Royston

Royston Cricket Club

Sat 19th April, 10am – 1pm Open day, if you or your children would like to find out if you enjoy playing cricket then come along Therfield Cricket Ground

Easter Fun Day at Wandlebury

Sat 19th April, 11am - 4pm Search for clues in Wandlebury photo-trail egg hunt Complete the course and you could win an Easter egg Wandlebury Country Park bookings@cambridgeppf.org

Easter Sunday Services

Sun 20th April, 10am & 6.30pm Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Easter Sunday

Sun 20th April, 3.30pm Celebration and tea for all the family at Ignite Community Church Coombes Community Centre

Live Music with Mashed Sun 20th April, 9pm Fox & Duck, Therfield

Car Boot Sale

Mon 21st April Orwell Recreation Ground Bookings: 01223 207450, mrs.reid@ btinternet.com

Baby Massage & Baby Yoga Classes

Table Top Sale

Sun 27th April, 10am - 12pm Enjoy browsing a variety of stalls and after relax with refreshments Litlington Village Hall Table bookings: 07951 842768

Royston Repair Café

Sun 27th April, 10am – 1pm Tues 22nd April Royston Complementary Health Centre The Meridian School Information: www.facebook.com/ Contact: 01763 247440 RoystonRepairCafe Green Fingers Garden Club Wedding Open Day Wed 23rd April, 7.30pm Sun 27th April, 10am – 4pm Richard Todd will be giving a talk, The Red Lion, Station Road East, Challenges and Joys of a Head Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge Gardener Contact: eventsmgr@ Coombes Community Centre, Burns redlionwhittlesfordbridge.com Rd Contact: 01763 244424 Round the Cricket Pitch and

Talking Heads

Thurs 24th April, 8pm With Elizabeth Dolman reading Alan Bennett’s acute observations of ordinary people Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Jewellery Workshops

Fri 25th April, 7 – 9pm Recycle jewellery Glazed Creations, Baldock Street, Royston

Royston Library Reopens

Sat 26th April, 9am The newly refurbished library reopens its doors with increased opening hours: Monday 10am-5.30pm Tuesday 10am - 5.30pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Closed Thursdays and Sundays

Royston Town Youth Mini Kickers

Starts Sat 26th April, 9.15 – 10am & 10.15 – 11am Mini Kickers will offer fun, structured football sessions to boys and coaching for 3-6 year olds The Meridian School Contact: jennyhepton@meridian.herts. sch.uk, 01763 255462

Bereavement Support Group

Sat 26th April, 10am - 12pm Coombes Community Centre Contact: www.mandythornton.com

Beyond

Sun 27th April, 11.30am A walk where all funds raised go to charity Holy Trinity Church, Chrishall

Spring Open Gardens

Sun 27th April, 1.30 – 5.30pmThis year there is a mixture of gardens across the village ranging from a small vegetable garden keenly tended by a retired gardener to an attractive garden in a 2 acre woodland setting Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth

Come Dancing at Spirella

Sun 27th April, 7.30 — 10.30pm Dance to Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence Music Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth Contact: 01234 300179

Tap Factory

Sun 27th April, 7.45pm High energy dance show where ‘Stomp’ meets ‘Tap Dogs’ Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Open Week

Mon 28th April – Thurs 1st May, 10am - 12pm Come and bring your child to see our preschool in action and join in a selection of creative activities both inside and out Litlington Village Hall Contact: 07984 935193

War Torn Skies of Hertfordshire

Meldreth Bowls Club

Mon 28th April An illustrated talk with historian Julian Evan-Hart. Organised by friends of 398th Bomb Group Memorial Association The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead Contact: 01763 848815

Quiz Night

Throughout the month Melbourn and District Photographic Club

Roller Disco

Sat 26th April, 10am – 4pm Refreshments and food available Roysia Middle School, Burns Road Bookings: Greneway Middle School Sat 26th April, 2pm Come along learn a new sport, make new friends and keep active Contact: 01223 207888 Sat 26th April, 7.30pm Tickets to be booked in advance Guilden Morden Village Hall Tickets: gmpreschool@hotmail.co.uk

Melbourn Rock Club

Sat 26th April, 7.30pm Four Wheel Drive, Unit Nine and Dirty Little Rebel at 34 Years of Melbourn Rock Club Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth Contact: 01763 260250, www. melbourn-rock-club.com

The Magic of Gilbert & Sullivan Sat 26th April, 7.45pm With The Hitchin Thespians Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Tickets: 07895 095455

Local photographers are welcome to join this friendly club meeting Tues, 7.30pm 1st April, AGM Foxton Village Hall Contact: 01763 232 855

Knit Barley

2nd and 4th Weds of each month, 7.30pm A new knitting club, all abilities welcome The Fox & Hounds pub, Barley Contact: 07966 775751, knitbarley@ yahoo.co.uk

Wimpole Lambing Time

Until April, 10.30am - 5pm Celebrate the arrival of spring by watching the frolics of new born

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Ashwell Easter Stage School

Mon 7th – Fri 11th April, 9am – 3pm Sing and act, all abilities welcome, over 5’s only Bookings: 07903 058568

Secondhand Book Sale

Fri 18th April – Mon 5th May All Books 50p Wimpole Hall Stable Block

The Science of D-Day

Sat 5th – Mon 21st, 10.30am – 2.30pm Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Our Easter holiday activities look at the ingenious inventions created by scientific boffins to ensure victory on D-Day IWM Duxford

Royston Parish Church Services in April Sun 13th, 9.45am Palm Sunday procession Sun 13th, 6.30pm Evening choral srvices Tues 15th Taize service, quiet meditative services Thurs17th, 8pm Service, Maundy Thursday Fri 18th, 11am Walk of witness from Priory gardens bandstand Sun 20th, 6.30am Sunrise service in Priory memorial gardens, followed by warming Drinks and Hot cross buns Sun 20th, 8am Normal Eucharist.

Sun 20th, 10am Family Eucharist with Easter eggs

James and the Giant Peach

Wed 16th – Sun 20th April Musical adaptation of the popular Roald Dahl classic by the Gordon Craig In-House productions team starring local performers and up and coming professionals Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box office: www.gordon-craig.co.uk, 01438 363200

Royston Photographic Society exhibition

Starts Sat 19th April Open theme Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587, curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk

Cooking Chinese with Meiru

Starts 23rd April, 6.45 – 8.45pm Learn to cook using fresh ingredients to make delicious Chinese food The Meridian School, Royston Contact: meiru@ajludlow.com, 07935 212398

Curwens Art Gallery

Until 23rd April, 9am - 5.30pm daily Jewellery by Budding Beaders and paintings by Mike Dobson and Nursel Darroux Curwens Solicitors Art Gallery, 17 High Street, Royston

Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga

Starts Thurs 3rd April Contact: www.mindbodyhaven.com, 074567 01944 Melbourn Community Hub

Yoga & Pilates

Royston Complementary Health Centre Contact: 01763 247440

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Spring has arrived in the garden, in this new feature I will be suggesting ways to make improvements to your outdoor spaces to make them more enjoyable.

1. Harmony of materials

When planning any hard landscaping, for example patios, walls or gravelled areas, it is important when selecting the stone that you consider others used in the area. I recommend using similar colours to the bricks on your house or existing walls.

2. Gradual Reveal

However large or small, the best gardens offer a sense of experience as the garden reveals itself.

This can be achieved using a well-positioned larger shrub, section of hedging, willow fencing, wood structures or a rendered wall with windows to show there is more to discover and explore beyond!

3. All year round interest

Now is the time to be capturing the growing season. When planning new planting try to include plants that will offer all year round interest. There are many good evergreen choices such as box and yew that will give good structure throughout the seasons and I recommend starting with these.

Then arrange other deciduous shrubs and flowers to provide contrast, colour and variation.

4. Scent

Scent is a very important way in which we connect with the garden. Consider where to best position scented plants for maximum enjoyment. Lavender and Rosemary work well close to a path where they can be brushed passed. Roses and honey suckles are great for pergolas and arches or trained around an entrance to a door. Jasmine provides a beautiful scent ideal for relaxing warm sunny evenings. Scent is very objective so choose plants that you will never tire of smelling especially when it is growing by your patio.

5. Vertical interest

Every garden needs vertical interest. This could be achieved using a pergola or arch with climbing plants or a modern structure providing a more dramatic effect. Alternatively and more simply vertical interest can be achieved by training plants such as Wisteria or climbing roses up existing structures such as walls and fences. Where space will allow a suitable tree choice will give years of enjoyment.

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ASHWELL

Ashwell Baby & Toddlers

Weds 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell.

Rebecca Simon 01462 742076 rebeccasimon@ hotmail.co.uk

Ashwell Business Club

Last Wednesday of the month in the Bushel and Strike Ashwell at 7.30 am. Networking opportunities and learning sessions with Businesses from Ashwell and surrounding areas.

Cost £12 per month members & £15 Guests.

You must book to come along as numbers for outstanding Breakfast needed. Contact Keith Gordon on 07764475391 email keith@keithgordon. net Find us on Facebook Ashwell business club.

Ashwell Jazz

2nd Thurs monthly, recorded jazz at its best. 59 High Street, Ashwell. David Short, 01462 742385, david@ashwell-education-services.co.uk

Ashwell Messy Play

Thurs 9.45 - 11.15am, URC Hall, Ashwell. for 18months to 4 yrs. Fiona Richards 01462 743738

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome.

For more details contact Belinda on 07966 775751 or email: knitbarley@yahoo.co.uk

Barley Tennis Club Coaching

Ladies term time 1.5hr sessions Tues 1- 2.30pm rusty & beginners, Fri.’s 10am improvers, 11.30am intermediates, 1pm advanced. Junior holiday courses. Coaches Jan Pledger 01763848242, Liz Wade 01763 273646 www.barleytennisclub.co.uk

Barley Tots

Mon’s 1.15-2.45pm, Barley First School Free. “Stay & Play Group” for parents, carers and children under 5, come along forplay and a chat. Toys, games, arts and crafts, snack and a sing-song! Call Hayley on 07963 107599

Bell ringing

Tues 8 - 9pm, St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Barley. Learn to ring church bells all welcome.

Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401

Ashwell Museum

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Ashwell Playgroup

8am - 4.30pm term time, children 2 to 5yrs. 15 hrs of “free” funded nursery education for children 3+.

Contact Sue Kelly, EYP, B.Ed., SRN, 0779 089 6292 or sjkhappybunnies@gmail.com BABY BUNNIES GROUP every Thurs 9.30 - 11am term time, Free.

All welcome! Sue Kelly 0779 089 6292 www. happybunniesnursery.co.uk.

Suns & Bank Holidays 2.30-5pm or by appointment. Entry charges: Adults £2.00, children under 16 Free. enquiries@ashwellmuseum.org.uk or 01462 742956 Mornings, term time only, 9.15am-12.15pm.

Ashwell VH. For 2.5yrs to rising 4. Jo Adams 01462 742090

Ashwell School Badminton Club Thurs 8pm. Come and enjoy some healthy, friendly exercise. Contact Michael 01462 743400 or merlebach@me.com

Cycle Club Ashwell

A thriving, inclusive, friendly cycle club for everyone. Over 140 members, for youth, adult, senior levels and families & beginners. Affiliated to the CTC, British Cycling, CTT and Eastern RR League. We now have a grass track course. www. ccashwell.com

Happy Bunnies Nursery School

BASSINGBOURN

2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron Air Training Corps

Mon & Weds 7.30 - 9.30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks Military youth organisation providing flying, gliding, adventure training, sports, target shooting and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. A Kyprianou, 01763 249156 www.2484atc.com

Anglia Land Yacht Club

BARKWAY

Suns at Bassingbourn Airfield. The club meets to sail and race land yachts on a 2 km circuit. New members welcome. Steve Borrill 0779 669 4743

Puppy socialisation & adult dog training. Tues eve: Barkway VH: Agility, Flyball, scent work and games Sat: Kneesworth.1:1 Tuition and Behaviour problems. Contact Christine Walker 01763 244437 or 07811878231 email 4pawsdogtrainingclub@ gmail.com www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk

Gives you access to the Cambridgeshire County Library Service and offers over 4500 fiction and local history books. There is a Cafe, free wifi and computer access. Open Mon 1500 - 1700, Thurs 1400 - 1630 also 1800 - 2000 and Sat 1000 - 1200.

The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn SG8 5LD Tel: 01763 247618

4 Paws Dog Training Club

Barkway Carpet Bowls Club

Mon’s 7.30 - 9.30pm Barkway VH. A friendly mini version of he outdoor Green Bowls. All equipment supplied. No previous experience needed. Visitors welcome. John Digby 01763 848169

Barkway Karate Club

Fri 5.30 - 6pm - Tiger tots 5yrs, 6-7pm Juniors & Adults. www.barkwaykarate.co.uk, or barkwaykarateclub@yahoo.co.uk or 07856 846800

Barkway Parent And Toddler

Weds 9.30am to 11.30am. Barkway VH. Children 0-4yrs, singing, stories, activities, tea/coffee/juice and snack provided. Contact Kim 07964151288

Barkway Pre School

Everyday 9-1pm for children aged 2-4 years at Barkway First School. A caring, educational and fun environment. Kim Semple 07964 151288

Barkway Social Club

Weds & Fri’s 8 -11pm. Friendly club, bar, snooker, pool, cards, darts and dominoes. Yearly membership: £6 per person, £10 per couple. We are in the building adjacent to the Village Hall. John Sizer 01763 848927

BARLEY

Barley Cricket Club

We run two adult Saturday league teams and a Sunday team. New players of all ages (12+) and abilities are welcome. For further details please contact 1st team Capt Brian Symes 07814710849, 2nd team Capt Graham Litson 07532306903 or Eddie Collins (Chairman) 01763 848788 or visit www.barley.play-cricket.com

Barley Hort. Society Gardening Club

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Barley Knitting Group

1st Weds monthly, 8pm Barley Town House.

Raffle, produce sales table, magazines etc.

Everyone welcome, members free, £1 visitors refreshments. Vi Moxey on 01763 848547

ORGANISATIONS

Bassingbourn Book Café

Bassingbourn ‘Causeway Prospects

’2nd Sun 4 - 6pm including tea. The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn. An afternoon especially for people with learning difficulties, but open to all. Singing, games, drama, bible stories and time to chat, have fun and make friends. John & Sue Simpson 01763 243350.

Supported by Bassingbourn Parish Church

Bassingbourn Badminton Club

Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Thurs 8-10pm. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed teams in a local league. Peter Gibson 01763 243696. Peter Scaife 01763 248454.

Bassingbourn Judo Club

Weds, Junior (6+ yrs) 6.15pm (14+yrs) 7pm, Bassingbourn Sports Centre. Judo is taught to the younger members, with the more experienced members. Learning associated Japanese Judo arts.

Both genders Geoff Klein 01763 247592 or bassjc@ btinternet.com

Bassingbourn Snow Sports Centre

Recreational Skiing & Boarding Weds, Thurs & Suns. Junior Club up to 16 yrs Sat am with fun and instruction. Every other weekend Yeti Club for children, age 3 up. Introduction to Racing, Sat & Race training, Mon’s. Contact: www.skibass.org or call 08450 728 293

Bassingbourn-CumKneesworth W.I.

Meet 2nd Tues, 7.30pm, Community Room, Knutsford Road, Bassingbourn. Guests welcome.

Jean Hamdorff 01763 242139

Heron Book Group

3rd Weds monthly. Meet other book lovers’ 8pm Hazel Lord 01763 242418

Knit Barley

Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 7.30pm, in The Fox & Hounds pub, knitters of all abilities (including beginners) welcome.

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Tower Museum Bassingbourn 2nd & 4th Sun monthly (Mar - Oct) Bank Holidays (10am - 4pm) www.towermuseumbassingbourn. co.uk

BUNTINGFORD

Buntingford & District Cage Bird Society

1st Tues monthly 8pm, Benson Hall, Buntingford.

Talks or Videos, new members welcome. Show Secretary, Colin Pegrum 01223 833557 www. buntingfordbirdsociety.com

Buntingford Railway and Local History Society

At The Crown Market Square Buntingford on the 3rd Friday of each month at 8pm Further details contact Stephen Ruff 01763 289516 or see website www. thebunt.co.uk

CROYDON

Jazz Improvisation

Thurs eves in Croydon Village, Structured course covering various Jazz styles Tunes rehearsed for a concert performance Advice on Chords, Scales, Structure, Musicianship All instruments Ray Batson 01582-453419 ray@jazz4all.me.uk

Jazz Workshop

Monday evenings, Croydon VH For all instrumentalists of various skill levels, an opportunity to play in a friendly band/group environment. Terry Fox, 01763 244142, or e-mail t.j.f@btinternet.com

FOWLMERE Budding Beaders

Jewellery Making Group, Tues 7.30-9.30pm, Folwmere Village Hall. A friendly group pop in or book a workshop.www.buddingbeaders.org.uk. Julie 01763 853257, Sylvia 01763 208397

Fowlmere & Thriplow Gardening Club

1st Thurs monthly (not Jan), 7.45pm Thriplow or Fowlmere VH. Illustrated talks, annual show, garden visits, weekend trips and social events. Visitors welcome. Mary Duff 01763 208479 or med590@ gmail.com

Fowlmere Friendship Club

2nd Weds monthly, 2.30pm, Fowlmere VH. Speakers, events and other activities. For 60yrs+.

Contact Beryl May 01763 208565

Fowlmere Playgroup

Mon’s, Tues & Thurs 9 - 12noon plus Lunch club 12-1pm, from 2.5yrs, Fri Rising 5s 9 - 12noon, URC Chapel Hall, Chapel Lane, Fowlmere.

Contact: Shirley Bevan 07890 674743 or fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Kreepie Krawlies Soft Play

Soft play up to 4yrs, music, bubbles & refreshments.

Mon’s 10am - 12noon, Fowlmere VH, Tues & Fri’s 9.40am - 12noon, Shelford Memorial Hall. Available for private party hire. www.kreepiekrawlies.co.uk Debbie 07447 582457 or Amanda 01763 209174.

GREAT CHISHILL

Chishill Chimps Toddler Group All carers and children aged 0-4 very welcome for tea, chat and play. Gt Chishill Village Hall, 10.00 – 11.45 Thurs, incl. school holidays. Contact Emily 07900 243491

Great Chishill Nursery

Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm, Mon & Weds 9.30 am - 2.45 pm ages 2-5yrs, Ofsted regulated, NEF funding. Great Chishill URC. Anita Palmer 07972 800460 www.chishillnursery.co.uk

Great Chishill Youth Club

Tues 7-9 pm, for 11-17yrs Tuck-shop, pool table, sports, games, arts, music and lots more. New members very welcome. Fred Smith 01763 838513

Heydon & Great Chishill WI

3rd Tues monthly, 7.45pm. Great Chishill VH. Ladies would you like a free evening out (three meetings only) www.heydonandgreatchishillwi.org.uk

GUILDEN MORDEN Guilden Morden Pre-School

Mon 9.30am-3.30pm, Tues & Thurs 9.30am-12 noon & Fri 9.15-11.45am, VH. A safe and stimulating environment where children learn through play. camillagreenwood@hotmail.co.uk

Morden & Dist. Writers Circle

1st Thurs monthly, Congregational School Room, Pound Green, Guilden Morden. New members welcome. President Sarah Harrison. Mr F Abram, 01763 852 918

HAUXTON

Non-EBU Bridge Club

Small, friendly bridge club meets Mondays @ 7p.m. at Hauxton Village Hall, playing 21 boards Duplicate. Very social, tea break mandatory, results less important than good company. Email shelfordbridgesec@gmail.com or tel: 01223 366538 for details

KELSHALL

Melbourn History Group

Conducting historical research about Melbourn having published 4 books. We help people trying to trace ancestors. Colin Limming 01763 260072 colin. limming@btinternet.com

Melbourn Judo Club

Sat’s 9 -10am 5-8yrs, 10-11.15am 8-10 yrs & 11.1512.45pm 10yrs+. Mon’s 6-7pm 8yrs+ & Tues 8.15 - 9.45pm 14 yrs+, Royston Leisure Centre. We are a British Judo Association registered Club with Sport England Clubmark: Iain Reid 01763 241830, 07974 445710, Melbournjudoclub@googlemail.com

Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group 4th Tuesday of month at 7.45 pm at All Saints Community Hall Melbourn or Meldreth Meeting Room. £1 per meeting. Friendly group. Contact Sue on 01763 260955

Hillside Clay Pigeon Club

Melbourn Playgroup

Owlets (Babies & Toddlers)

Melbourn Squash Club

Kelshall off the A505. Open to non members & members. Sporting, Skeet, D.T.L 07779 263314 for details Mon’s 9.30 - 11.30am Kelshall VH. A friendly group for children up to 4yrs to socialise and learn through play, accompanied by their parent/carer. Natalie Hunn, 01763 287470.

LITLINGTON

Litlington Badminton Club

Mon’s 7 - 9pm, Friendly club, Contact: Vera 01763 241022

Litlington Pre-School

A large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+ at Litlington VH. Contact Rosy on 07984 935193 for details or www.litlingtonpreschool.net

MELBOURN

Little Hands Nursery School, Melbourn

Preschool care & education for children 1 year to school age open 51 weeks per year.A high staff to child ratio, Outstanding Ofsted report. Bookings can be made by the hour, term time only 8.30 am to 4.30 pm with optional holiday clubs.15 hours of funded sessions for children the term after their third birthday. 2 year old funding available for eligible children. Dedicated room for children 12-24 months open from September 2013.Contact Anne McCrossen on 01763 260964 or e-mail lhmelbourn@btconnect.com

McSplash Swimming Club

Fri’s 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class) Jenny Brackley– 01763 244593

Melbourn & District Photographic Club

Sept - April Tues 7.30 - 9.30pm Foxton VH Lectures, workshops, competitions, occasional summer events - http://melbourn-photographic-club. co.uk. melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com, Bruce Huett 01763 232 855

Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society (M.A.D.S.)

We welcome anyone wishing to join aged 16 yrs or over. Energy and enthusiasm is more important than experience. Also welcome backstage crew for lighting, sound, scenery etc.

Contact Donna Sleight on 01763 232622

Melbourn And District Gardening Club

2nd Tues monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn. Helen Powell, 01763 245887

Melbourn Bowls Club

Mon’s 2.30 - 4.30pm, Thurs 10.30 - 12 Coffee Morning, The Moor. Friendly club. All welcome: all ages, genders and experience. Compete in local leagues, with friendly matches at weekends.

Contact Arthur Andrews 01763 261990 or e-mail arthur.andrews123@btinternet.com

Melbourn Bridge Club

Mon’s 7.30pm, Vicarage Close Community Hall, Melbourn. Come alone or as a pair for Duplicate Bridge. Bridge tuition also available. Howard Waller 01763 261693 arthur.

Melbourn Dynamos FC

For boys and girls 6 yrs up. Play regular football, encouraging children to become part of MDFC. Shepreth melbourndynamos@aol.com Gordon Atalker 07770533249

For children from 2.5yrs. No need to be out of nappies. Flexible hrs, 15 hrs free to funded children, £4 per hr to unfunded children. Tel 07842 151512.

Thriving, friendly club, two courts. MVC. Mens & Ladies team, internal leagues, club nights, Juniors & coaching. Single, family, junior & off-peak memberships. Nick Sugden 01763 261064 or njsugden@aol.com. Non members 01763 263313 www.melbourn-squash.co.uk

Supporters Of All Saints Church, Melbourn

Please join us in fund raising and social events to aid the maintenance of All Saints Parish Church.

All welcome. Colin Limming, 01763 223320 colin. limming@btinternet.com

Triangle Badminton Club

Each Tues at Melbourn Village College 8- 10 pm in Sports Hall. Many social events throughout the year. Mervyn King 01763 241624; Brian Holson 01763 241195

University Of The Third Age U3A

More than 25 activity & learning groups. Monthly meeting with guest speaker every third Wed monthly (except December) at 2.45pm, Melbourn Village College. Mr. Arthur Alderton 01763 260399

MELDRETH

Meldreth Bowls Club

Tues 10am-12am roll-up. Friendly mixed club, new bowlers welcome. Please wear flat shoes. Shirley 01223 207888 email: lambert.sd@btinternet.com

Meldreth Croquet Club

Valentines Old Time Dance Club Mon’s 7.30 - 10pm, Meldreth VH. A friendly club offering basic tuition and social chat. Beginners welcome. Jane & Robin Meekins 01763 852503 www.valentinesoldtimedanceclub.org.uk

REED

Reed Cricket Club

Sat’s, 4 teams in the Saracens Herts, Leagues. Suns, 2 teams. Colts, 8+ playing U11 in Cambs. League U13 & U15 in Herts & Cambs. Leagues. Vibrant club membership. New members welcome. www.reedcc. co.uk adults Richard Robertson 01763 848835, Colts Peter Wholley 01763 246656

Reed Gardening Club

2nd Weds monthly, 7.30pm (Oct - Jun) Reed VH. A small friendly group, all welcome.

SANDON

Sandon Cygnets Pre-school

Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities.

Contact: 01763 287 238

sandon gardener’s club

2nd Mon monthly, 7.30pm, Sandon VH. A small friendly group, talks, competitions, garden visits & annual show. New members welcome.Tony Barker 01763 288416 tonybarker324@btinternet.com

Sandon Pre-school lunch club Mon-Fri 12-1.30pm, 2.5yrs+ Providing a wonderful enviroment for your child to enjoy their lunch with others, take part in games and story time. Contact: 01763 287 238

STEEPLE MORDEN Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance Club Tues: Steeple Morden V.H Beginners 7.15 - 8.15pm; Intermediates: 8.20 - 9.30pm; Original 1930’s/40’s style Jitterbug; Couples & Singles Welcome See website for Absolute Beginners Courses. Paul & Debbie 01763 242949 www.getintheswing.com

Morden Ruffians Bridge Club

We are a small, friendly duplicate club, meeting on Weds, 7.30pm at Steeple Morden Village Hall.

New members are very welcome. Peter Rice 01763 242577 ricepeterm@yahoo.co.uk

Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club

Meldreth Good Companions Club

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-12, for 2 - 3yrs. Tues, Wed & Fri 9-1pm & Thurs 9-2pm, for rising 5’s A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team.

After School & Holiday Club) 3.10-6pm term time, 8.30am-5.30pm holiday time. Debbie, 07952 100208 or 01763 852888

Meldreth Local History Group

Directing, Producing, Acting, Stage Managing, Sound and Lights, Making Scenery, Musical Direction & having fun! Contact Ivan Cherasse 01763 852720 or www.mordenplayers.org.uk

Tues & Sun (May - Sept), behind the British Queen, Meldreth High St. A small, friendly club for beginners & experienced players. Janet Pope 01763 248342; jacksonpope@tiscali.co.uk.

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, 2.30 - 4.30pm, Community Room, Elin Way Meldreth. Outings, speakers, refreshments, all welcome. Marian Oakman 01763 261481

We meet most Mondays from 9.30 am to midday in the Sheltered Housing Community Room in Elin Way, Meldreth. Please drop in if you would like to join the Group or if you have any information on or pictures of Meldreth. For further information see our website, www.meldrethhistory.org.uk, email us on info@meldrethhistory.org.uk or telephone Kathryn Betts, Secretary, on (01763) 268428.

Meldreth Pre-School

Fun, friendly environment. Children from 2yrs, nappies not a problem. Competitively priced, childcare vouchers accepted, free places from 3yrs. Variety of sessions, Mon - Fri 9 - 3. Call now to reserve a place. Contact Sarah Helme 01763 448679.

Meldreth Tennis Club

A friendly club with members of all abilities. We play on 2 tennis courts at Meldreth Recreation Ground.

Further information at the Courts or from the Secretary, Sue Davies, tel:01763 220174

New Malton Golf Club

Try Golf or Better your Golf, Mon’s 2 -5.30pm. Sat’s 1 - 4.30pm Cost £5. All Equipment & Golf Balls provided. Expert Golf Tuition. Contact Brian Mudge F.P.G.A Professional 01763 262200 / 07989 715401 for details.

Royston & District Motorcycle Club 1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth ‘Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact rdmcc01@ gmail.com www.roystonmotorcycleclub.co.uk

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THERFIELD

Therfield Village Pre- School

Monday - Friday 9.30 - 12.30, lunch club until 1.30.

Afternoon session available on Wednesdays until 3pm. High quality care and education for children aged 2 years - school age. www.therfieldpreschool. co.uk; therfieldpreschool@gmail.com. Contact Tracey Hensman (01763 287612)

THRIPLOW Knitting Club

Woolgatherers machine knitters. A friendly group for the exchange of ideas and machine knitting techniques. Meet alternate Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon, in Thriplow Village Hall, Thriplow 01954 719359

Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School Mon to Fri. Thriplow Primary School. We accept Nursery Education Funding. All children 2.5-4.5 yrs.

Sharon McGinty 01763 208055. ladybirdplaygroup@ gmail.com

The Thriplow Society

Local History, Talks and outings. Contact: Shirley Wittering 01763 208269 http://thriplow.org.uk/cms/ thriplowsociety.pc

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Thriplow & Fowlmere WI

2nd Thurs monthly, 7.30pm, Thriplow VH. Contact Dorothy Woods 01763 208778, dorothy.woods@ btinternet

WHADDON

Five ‘O’ Table Tennis And Social Club

Wednesday evenings, September to May only, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Market Hill Rooms, Table tennis for the over fifties and their friends. Non-league. Secretary Jan Harmer 01763 230704

Nikki’s fitness

Frank Letts Blind Fellowship Of Royston

WIMPOLE

G - Stars

Telephone 07956 350820 - Whaddon Village Hall Tues 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. Boot camp Wed 9.30-1030 am Freestyle fitness Yoga Wed 7.30 - 8.30 pm Boxercise

Mother Goose Pre School

Friendly, caring and fun. Mon-Fri term time, children 2-school age. Funded nursery education for children 3+. Wimpole Village Hall Contact Jacqui 01223 208527 / 07746278521. www. mothergoosepreschool.co.uk

ROYSTON

12 Platoon Army Cadet Force

Mon’s & Weds, 7.30pm, Dodkin Hut, Tannery Drift, Royston. Military Youth: first aid, adventure training, community work, shooting, sports, map & compass.

Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. 07963 359758

Aerobic Fitness The ‘Wright’ Way Mon - Thurs, various times and locations. Fitness Classes for male and females - all age groups - speciality groups - 50+ and seniors catered for with special care. Qualified teacher, RSA/LCYMCA/50+/ KFA Paula Wright, 01763 243884

Alzheimer’s Society

A support group for People with Dementia and their Carers to meet for information and support. 2nd Mon monthly, Blackett Ord Court, Stamford Road, Royston 10am - 12noon Please call Cate Mitcham on 07720 946034

Baby Massage & Yoga

Baby Massage & Yoga in Herts-Pre & Post natal yoga, baby massage and baby yoga.

Small groups (incl. private NCT & 1:1’s) Contact Penny Constantinou on 07944 4 16572 www.babymassageherts.co.uk or penny@ babymassageherts.co.uk

Cancer and Bereavement Support Group

Coombes Community Centre, once a month on Saturdays, contact Mandy Thornton on 01763 208516 or www.mandythornton.com

Cherryhomes Trust

Local charity supporting severely physically disabled people to live independently in their own homes.

Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Rosaline Van de Weyer on 01223 870869 or info@cherryhomes.org.uk

Choir - Singing Aloud

Mon’s 7-9pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Sing, have fun, meet new friends. We are a choir for everyone.Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear. Come for a half-price taster session.

Choir - Singing Aloud

Mon’s 7-9pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. Sing, have fun, meet new friends. We are a choir for everyone.Wonderful songs, friendly people, stunning harmonies all taught by ear. Come for a half-price taster session.

Cloth Nappy Library

Offers advice and support for parents using or considering using Cloth Nappies. Loan service and trial kits available.

Contact Clare Coningsby 07732224446 cconingsby1@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.

Corvus Cornix Basketball Club Meeting at Royston Leisure Centre Thurs, 4 - 9pm Mini Basketball and basketball for all ages and abilities. From 8 years to adult Di Charles 01223 207213 or email di.charles2@btinternet.com www. corvusbasketball.co.uk/

Cruse Bereavement

Cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk or Clair Pike at office@ cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk

Electralites Majorettes

Thursdays, 5-7pm & Sundays 9am-3.30pm at Coombes Community Centre Zoe & Mark Barfield 01763 245447

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2nd Tues monthly, 11.30am to 3pm at The Heath Sports Centre, Royston. Open to all blind and partially sighted in the Royston area. Transport can be arranged. Bridget Matthews 01763 231881, or b.m@ntlworld.com (Georgina Wootten’s School of Dance and Performing Arts) Royston, 6 Days a Week.

Melody Movement Baby Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre, Boys Only Street, Contemporary, Commercial, Body Conditioning, Singing and Musical Theatre g-stars@hotmail.co.uk or 07720713532 or www.gstars.co.uk

Gay Outdoor Club

A national activity club for men & women with local groups: Cambridge; Essex and Hertfordshire. Walks of moderate length take place once a month. Come along and make new friends and enjoy some healthy exercise. Check out our website: www.goc.org.uk for details of all national and local activities, or phone Colin on 01763 262647

Greenfingers Gardening Club 4th Weds monthly (not Aug or Dec), 7.30pm, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A friendly club with talks, outings, competitions and demonstrations. New members welcome Anne Rayner, 01763 244424 or redrays@live.co.uk

If Only

We provide support to those who have lost someone to suicide. Contact: Jayne on 07764657576 or ifonly@jaynebratton.co.uk

Jazzercise

Fun and effective total body workout. Tues & Thurs eves (inc. BodySculpt) & Sat morning, Greneway School, Royston. Weds 7.15 pm, MVC. Sarah 07703 422394 sarah.howard.jazzercise@gmail.com

JM Judokwai

Tues 6.30 - 9.30pm, Roysia School. Judo with that family feel, parents can join the Tea Club. For ages 6 yrs plus. John Massmann 01763 241020, john. massmann@sky.com

Kumon Maths & English

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills. For further information please call Sally McMeekin at the Royston Study Centre on 01763 248562 or email: royston@kumoncentre.co.uk.

Karate Clases

For Children from 4yrs and adults. Classes by Sensei Anthony Barrett, 4th Dan with 20yrs coaching experience. Tel: 07929 100612 www.karateschools. co.uk at Coombes Community Centre 4pm to 5pm Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year. Other classes available.

Ladies Circle

We meet on the 2nd & 4th Thurs monthly. A social organisation for ladies aged 18 to 45. Activities this year include a pamper evening, tea party, belly dancing class, bowling, carriage driving, christmas tree decoration making as well as fundraising events. Contact Hannah Paradis (Chairman) 01763 220967 or hanja_2@hotmail.com.

Library Knitting Group

Mon’s, 2pm, Royston Library. Tea served, everyone is welcome, no charge

Little Linguists

Spanish for children (3yrs to 8yrs) and their grown ups. Coombes Community Centre. Mon 3.45-5.45pm. Suzanne Snowdon, 01234 708226, suzanne@littlelinguists.org.uk www.littlelinguists. org.uk

Play Music Play

Creative music making sessions for families with babies and children under 5. Sessions happen on Weds & Thurs in Royston. For more information call 01763 246415 or visit www.playmusicplay.co.uk

Priory Quilters

1st Tues monthly, 7.30-9.30pm, Room 11, The Priory Centre. An opportunity to get together with other quilters, 3rd Mon monthly, 1.30 - 3.30pm, an informal sit and sew (not Dec) 01763 230187

Rotary Club Of Royston

Tues. 6.45pm, Royston Golf Club. Meet weekly for fun and fellowship, but make a serious contribution to our community too. Kite Festival, Youth Makes Music, Technology Tournament, and Swimathon

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Round Table

1st & 3rd Thurs monthly, A social organisation for men under 45. Cider making, truck driving, laser warfare, visits to a nuclear bunker and the Scott Polar Research Institute, plus the occasional curry.

Simon Whybrow 01763 222653 or 07817 118737, membership@roystonroundtable.co.uk www. roystonroundtable.co.uk

Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society

2nd Weds monthly, Meldreth Manor School & Track Running Days 1st Sun of month from April to October also informal workshop, Mon’s at Meridian School during terms time. New members welcome.

Jeff Dickinson 01763 261670 dickinja@globalnet. co.uk

Royston & District Chamber Of Commerce Local organisation representing the interests of all businesses. Its fundamental objective is to promote a local enterprise culture in Royston and the surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and South Cambs. Rupert Matthews or cofc@talktalk.net.

Royston & District Community Transport

Royston Hospital. Low cost door-to-door transport for groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport. Office hours 9am-3pm Mon - Fri. Tel/Fax/SMS 01763 245228

Royston & District Family History Society

3rd Mon monthly, 7.30pm. All Saints Community Hall, All Saints Church, Melbourn. Trace your family history www.roystonfhs.org Maureen Faubel 01763 232128

Royston & District Local History Society

8pm 1st Thurs monthly (Oct - Apr), 2nd Thurs in May - Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall. Historical Talks of the local area. David Allard, 01763 242677 ww.roystonlocalhistory.org.uk

Royston & District Mencap Society

Society for people with learning difficulties and their carers. Social calendar, occasional open evenings and fortnightly social club at Meridian School (alternate Tuesdays). New members welcome.

Peter Andrew 01763 245363

Royston & District Model Railway Club

Barley Town House, Fri 8pm. Prospective new members welcome to come and visit us, but call first.

Tony Noad, 01763 848424.E-mail aknoad@aol.com

Royston & District motor cycle Club

1st & 3rd Weds monthly, 8pm. Eternit Sports & Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth @Noggin & Natter’, occasional speakers. Contact rdmcc01@ gmail.com

Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc

Organises twinning visits to our twin towns of La Loupe (France), Grossalmerode (Germany) and Villanueva de la Cañada (Spain) as well as social events such as boules, quiz night, dinners. Contact Paul Rydon paul@rydon.net or 01763 241721)

Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust

Last Fri in the month, 7.20pm, Royston Market Hill Rooms and Saffron Walden Town Hall, alternately.

Chairman Richard Priestley 01799 513120

Royston Arts Festival

Royston’s annual Arts Festival takes place over four days every September www.roystonartsfestival.org

Royston Arts Society

Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome. Richard Clayton 01763 221322, enquiries@roystonartsoc.org.uk.

Royston Badminton Club

Bassingbourn Sports Centre 8 - 10 Tues. A friendly club with a competitive edge. Fields Mens, Ladies and Mixed Teams in a local league. Simon Bromilow 01763 249133 (h) Sarah Ready 01763 243826 (h) www.royston-badminton.co.uk

Royston Bridge Club

Friendly, competitive bridge at 7:30 prompt every Thursday at Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston.

EBU affiliated with results displayed promptly on http://www.bridgewebs.com/roystonherts/ where contact details etc. may be obtained.

Royston Business Breakfast Club

Royston Power Kiters

Royston Business Network – RBN

Royston Rackets Badminton Club

Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Contact Sarah Hillman –07967 197898 for more details.

S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com

We compare ideas and experiences and work together to strengthen Royston’s business community. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, please call Adam Fernandes of UHY WKH Partnership on 01763 247 321 Meetings take place every Thursday at The Heath Sports Club, Baldock Road Royston at 07:15 for 07.30 and we aim to be finished by 09.00. You’re very welcome to join us as a visitor, but as you will need to be booked in, please speak to Adam or one of the other members first. www.roystonbn.co.uk

Royston Chess Club

Mon’s from 7.45pm, Room 11, Royston Town Hall (Sept-June). All levels novice to county players. 4 teams in Herts League (champions 2007/8/9) & 2 teams in Cambs League (champions 2010/12/13).

Also friendly games, competitions & training sessions. Kevin Clark: 01763 243370 or kevin. clark54@btinternet.com

Royston Choral Society

Tues (terms time), 8-10pm, Royston Parish Church.

Very friendly choir with a wide repertoire of sacred and secular music from all centuries. All welcome Heather Howard, chairman, tel: 01763 249058 email: heather@lemonyellow.org

Local Power Kite, Buggy and Board Club. We meet on windy evenings and weekends on the Heath.

Training available. www.therpk.co.uk skydude@ btopenworld.co.uk 01763 249199

Tues 6pm to 8pm Royston Leisure Centre. Recreational badminton in a friendly atmosphere. All skill levels welcome. Graham Benstead on 01763 242558

Royston Ramblers

Promoting walking by organising led walks.

Monitoring the condition of local rights of way.

David Allard, 01763 242677 www.ramblers-hertsnorthmiddlesex.org.uk

Royston RNA

Meetings at Royal British Legion (RBL), 1st Tues monthly. A good Social Programme held at RBL also we have weekends away. Contact S/M Graham Parry, 01763 261325 grahamparry6ay@btinternet. com

Royston Rockets BMX Club

Regular competitions & club sessions at the BMX track behind the Coombes Community Centre Phil Townsend, 01763 260959

Royston Rounders

Royston Time Bank

A community skills exchange allowing you to earn ‘time credits’ by helping others. You can then spend the time credits on getting people to come and help you. We also hold events, and a regular cafe. Contact Savita Mason, Time Bank Co-ordinator – 01462 689405 or Timebank@nhcvs.org.uk

Royston Town Band

Brass Band weekly rehearsals on Thurs 7.309.30pm. Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks. Any age and ability welcome. www.roystontownband.org.uk www.facebook. com/roystontownbandRoger Simons, 01763 246929, rogfsimons@hotmail.co.uk

Royston Townswomen’s Guild

First Fri monthly, 7.15 pm Room 11, Royston Town Hall. A warm welcome awaits you at our monthly meetings. Speakers on a variety of subjects, plus outings, theatre trips, etc. Pauline Gates 01763 221314.

Royston Town Youth FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA qualified coaches running mini-soccer, 9v9 and 11-a-side football teams for boys and girls aged 7 to 18. Please contact Club Secretary Carl Filby on 01763 241460, 07563 366080 or email carlfilby@ btinternet.com.

Royston WEA

Tues 10am-11-30am Royston Town Hall Carol Bradshaw, 01763 268678

Royston Contract Bridge Club

Outdoor season begins on Sunday March 30th from 6-7pm All ages and abilities, male or female, from 14+ are welcome to come and take part, the focus is having fun and getting a bit more active.

For more details visit their website http://www. roystonroundersclub.co.uk/ or telephone club secretary Mike Bygate on 01763 243529

Royston Cricket Club

Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat 411.30pm & Sun 12-10.30pm. A Social Club affiliated to RBL, activities for all ages including live entertainment on Sat evenings and trips. Contact: 01763 244560 or email roystonrblclub@xlninternet.co.uk

3rd Thurs monthly, 8pm at Town Hall, Royston.

Informal, friendly group writing for fun and pleasure.

Julie Dore, 01954 719395 or roystonwriters@ yahoo.co.uk https://sites.google.com/site/ roystonwriterscircle/

Tues & Thurs 7pm, The Heath Sports Club Rugby Union Football Club in Herts - Middx.1 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth 10am Sunday Jamie Johnson, 01763 247522

Tuesdays, 4pm @ Royston Methodist Church Hall Queens Road. Singing, dancing, acting and playing music for the 4 to 8 year olds. For more details contact Linda Bance 01763 246415 or visit http://www.playmusicplay.co.uk/

Friendly club seeks new members. Thurs, 7-10pm at the Conservative Club, (upstairs bar), 18, Kneesworth Street. Contact Nancy on 01763 242276 or Robert on robbrad44@yahoo.co.uk OR just turn up any Thursday. Beginners welcome.

Based in Therfield, two adult Sat league teams, a Sun team and Junior teams-under 11, 12, 13 and 14. All new players are welcome. Paul Harris (adults) on 07966 766120 or David May (Juniors) on 01763 246396. www.roystoncricketclub.co.uk

Royston Folk Club

Old Bull Inn, Royston. Playing folk, blues & bluegrass. Check the web-site for open-mic & concert listings - www.roystonfolk.org Contact:Chris Walls tel: 07778 157290 for tickets & bookings

Royston Golf Club

An 18 hole course & practice facilities. Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome. 01763 243476 www.roystongolfclub.co.uk

Royston Heath Archery Club

A small and friendly club, beginners and experienced archers welcome. Meet Suns at Therfield Heath.

Beginner’s courses and all equipment available.

Dave(training) 01763 242889 or Helen (secretary) – 01763 244505 http://www.roystonarchery.org

Royston Hockey Club

Training: men’s 1st and ladies 1st on Mon 7-8:30pm, St.Edmund’s College. All adult teams Weds 7-8:30pm, specific team coaching 8:30 - 9:30pm, Bassingbourn Barracks including “back to hockey” sessions. Juniors Sun 10-1pm, Meridian School. New members welcome, contact Colin Smith on 01763 250982 or info@roystonhc.co.uk www.roystonhockey

Royston Job Club

Last Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm in the Royston Library

Royston Wildlife Group

Monthly meetings in the Town Hall on Tues 7.30pm, with talks from leading experts in wildlife, ecology and conservation. Don Shewan 01763 244079.

Royston Royal British Legion Club Royston Writers Circle

Royston Rugby Club

Royston Runners

Tuesdays 6.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm Experienced Runners Sundays 9am long run, all abilities. Call Maurice Hill, 01763 241182 or 0771 913 2793

Royston Saturday Morning School

Sat 9:15am – 12:00 Meridian School. String, woodwind, Brass, percussion, Jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir and theory classes. Open to children from Yr4 – Yr 13. Sue Pettitt 01438 844518 stevenagemusicenquiries@hertscc.gov.uk

Royston Short Mat Bowls Club Mon’s & Weds 2.30 to 4.30pm (Oct - April) Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road. Informal friendly group. New members are always very welcome.

Terry Mitchell 01763 848775 or terrymtc@aol.com

Royston Short Tennis

Thurs 11.15am - 12.15pm 01763 247630, Thurs 2.30 - 3.30pm Anne 01763 244138 & Fri’s 9.30 - 11am Fred 01763 230050, Coombes Community Centre, Royston. A group of energetic retired people playing for pleasure and exercise.

Royston speak out club

Affiliated to the Stroke Association. Weds. 1015 – 1215 The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston.

Support with communication, activities and outings.

2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper Website : http://speakoutclubroyston.yolasite.com King Street, Royston Part of the world’s largest service Email: speakoutstrokeclub@gmail.com organisation. We serve the community and have fun Royston Spiritual Awareness too! Contact: Keith on 01763 231492 or e-mail Thurs, Royston Town Hall, room 11, 8pm. For those who Royston Meridian Men’s Keep wish to learn more about spiritualism and mediumship under Fit Class the guidance of an experienced teacher. 3rd Fri monthly, 8pm, a visiting medium. Judy Moule 01223 503345.

Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym. We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, Royston Swimming Club basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre. Qualified (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey). training and coaching for competitive swimmers of Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@ all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and care4free.net competitions.roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk Royston Miscarriage Support www.roystonswimmingclub.co.uk For free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic Royston Table Tennis Club pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or email mcsupport@ Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm at Coombes Community Centre, virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings Burns Road, Royston. Play competitive table tennis and annual service of remembrance in May at the with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts Wesley Church, Cambridge.

League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon Royston Netball Club Barnes, Club Secretary 01763 249713 or secretary@ roystonttc.com. www.roystonttc.com Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Royston Tennis Club Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Stimson, 01763 247634 Therfield Heath. Full LTA tennis & coaching available with social & fun sessions.

ROyston Photographic Society programmes Public courts can be booked via Heath Sports (01763 2436130). For full club details www.roystontennis.

Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from co.uk.

Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome.

261676 Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

Royston Lions Club

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SAS Swimming

Swimming lessons from 4 yrs old at Linton & Fulbourn. Non-swimmers to advanced. After school & SAT’s. Progressive & fun lessons with experienced, friendly teachers. Lessons for Life! 01799 501293 mob:07947 730287 www.sas-swimming.co.uk

Stage Right Studios

Mon to Thurs 3.30 - 9pm. Sat’s 9am-3pm.Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Disco, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. London College of Music awards. All ages and abilities. Kerry 01763 244866 or kerry.hay@fsmail.net

Stephanie Prior School Of Dancing Various days & times. Classes for all ages. Mini Movers (18 mths-3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre. Tara 01763 878587 www. stephaniepriordance.co.uk

Swimply The Best

Max 6 pupils to a class, various classes available from parent and baby to adult lessons, in a private heated pool with lounge viewing area. 01763 208013 or www.swimplythebest.co.uk

Tiger Tots Preschool Gymnastics

Morning classes for babies 8weeks to 3yrs. Morning and afternoon classes for 3 - 5yrs. Contact Litsa on 07775 853123 or www.tigertots.co.uk

Tiny Talk Baby Signing

Baby signing and toddler talking classes at Coombes Community Centre Mondays and Fridays from 10am to 12.15pm. Contact Natalie Hanlon natalieha@ tinytalk.co.uk 07740 643690 or 01223 208144 www. tinytalk.co.uk

Toddler Group at Royston Evangelical Church

Fri 9.30-11am For any children below school age and their carers in the Church building.

Under Five’s Story Time Fri.’s 2 – 2.30pm Royston Library

Volunteering

Volunteer Centre, Royston Town Hall, Royston, Herts SG8 7DA. Denise Graham, 01763 243020 info@ roystonvolunteer.org.uk www.roystonvolunteer.org.uk

Youth Members at Royston Museum

Join our monthly Saturday morning meetings to discover Royston’s history and get creative with craft activities.

Have lots of fun and make new friends. Royston Museum, Lower King Street. Get in touch for more info and to apply. curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk. 01763 242587.

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BMW M4 / M3 Nothing gets car fans excited quite like an Mbadged BMW and Detroit had not one, but two of them. The M4 is the new name in the line-up – the coupe version of the performance car. There’s a new M3, now a saloon only, and both share a new six-cylinder turbo-charged unit for the first time.

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Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge If the Q50 is up-and-coming Infiniti’s answer to the 3 Series and C Class, then this is the AMG or M-badged rival. Draped in carbon fibre and drawing inspiration from the Red Bull F1 team hook-up, the Eau Rouge concept – named after Spa’s all-or-nothing corner – is believed to get a 500bhp powerplant if it ever gets the go-ahead.

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