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RICHMOND’S COACHES RICHMOND’S COACHES MAY

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Memphis - Evening £65.00 The Commitments – Evening £60.00 Railway Children - Matinee £65.00 Phantom of the Opera - Evening £60.00 Les Miserables - Evening £65.00 Beautiful - Evening £65.00 Gypsy - Evening £65.00 Sinatra at The London Palladium £55.00 Highgrove Gardens £62.00 Sunny Afternoon - Matinee £62.00 Les Miserables - Matinee £67.50 Gypsy - Matinee £65.00 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Matinee £76.50 Horse of the Year Show – NEC Birmingham £80.00 Miss Saigon - Matinee £59.50 Kinky Boots - Matinee £65.00 The Lion King - Matinee £59.50 Jersey Boys including lunch £70.00 Classical Spectacular at The Royal Albert Hall £89.00 Andre Rieu - Wembley Arena £95.00

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To the May issue of The Listing!

We have a packed issue this month offering you lots to do and see! Barkway and Ashwell both have fabulous events this month and does Royston with it’s annual May Fayre...fingers crossed for balmy spring days!

The gardens are well and truly awake now and we have advice for growing vegetables and looking after your lawn as well as Richard Arnott’s valued article.

We also have a review of The Tally Ho in Barkway and a delicious cheesecake recipe and all our usual news and events. We hope that you enjoy it!

The Listing Team: Stay in touch

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Produced by BBC Films, and directed by and starring Alan Rickman, A Little Chaos tells the story of the grand gardens of Versailles. Kate Winslet stars as the nonconformist female landscape architect chosen to build one of the main gardens at King Louis XIVs new palace causing her to become professionally and romantically entangled with the court’s renowned landscape architect André Le Notre.

Local photographer Clive Porter has launched a new, vibrant range of greeting card views of the area. Branded, ‘Images of Royston’, the collection is aimed at promoting the Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire border around the town, and each card carries a short history, and details of the applicable image on the reverse.

Clive says the idea is to show the public just how photogenic Royston and the neighbouring countryside is.

“Amongst other plus points I hope that the promotion will help to sell this region, and LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER encourage more folk to visit and shop in the CLIVE PORTER Town.”

WITH IMAGES OF The cards are printed on quality board, and cello wrapped. There are more images to follow and these, as well as the current range will be on sale at Stationery Cupboard in Royston High Street. Shortly, key fobs, fridge magnets, and coasters will be added to the collection.

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NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May National Mills Weekend is the annual festival of our milling heritage and provides you with a fantastic opportunity to visit mills, many of which are not usually open to the public.

The Great Chishill Windmill, an iconic landmark on the borders of OUR GORGEOUS COVER IMAGE SHOWS GREAT CHISHILL WINDMILL AT SUNSET, South Cambridgeshire and

BY JAMES BREARLEY Hertfordshire will sadly not M LL.CO NDMI © JB@GREATCHISHILLWI be open as it is in need of restoration. The Mill is owned

by Cambridge County Council which has been unable to provide funds for much needed repairs. A team of volunteers has formed the Great Chishill Windmill Trust to take on the full restoration of this amazing Windmill and have entered into a 125 Year Lease with the Council.

With the help of Engineers and Millwrights, a Restoration Plan was commissioned and work is about to start on some urgent jobs. There are various phases to the planned restoration with the ultimate aim being a fully rotating and working Mill. The Windmill has been classed as a ‘building at risk’ by English Heritage.

So far, The Trust has managed to raise some funds, by way of a bequest and other valued donations, which will allow vital repairs to

commence but it will need to consider other fund raising to progress the work. An information meeting and children’s Art Competition will take place in Great Chishill Village Hall from 2pm – 5pm on Saturday 13th June 2015 to launch the restoration. Entries to the Art Competition should be taken to Great Chishill Village Hall on Saturday 6th June from 9am to 12 noon. Contact Hazel Hayden on 01763 838254 or hayden.heydonrd@virgin.net for details.

So, go along and meet the Trustees and Committee with a Millwright on hand to answer questions. Entry is free and delicious cream teas with scones made from milled flour and locally made jam will be available.

The Trust would be pleased to hear from anyone with time or skills

Other open mills open for the weekend include: Bourn Windmill Fulbourn Windmill Great Gransden Windmill Haddenham, Great Mill Histon, Impington Windmill Northfield Windmill, Soham Swaffham Prior, Fosters Windmill Topcliffe Mill, Meldreth Wicken Fen Pumping Mill Wicken Windmill Willingham, Cattell’s Windmill

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ROYSTON MAY FAYRE Everything is in place for a great day out at the annual Royston May Fayre & Historic Car Show to be held in the Priory Memorial Gardens and the Civic Car Park on 4th May. Members have been working hard to ensure a really entertaining day out for all the family come rain Look out for the Royal or shine.

British Legion marquee - they will have a tombola/ Returning this year for the raffle and will be ‘selling’ main attraction is team MAD, the poppy merchandise and mountain bike stunt and display canvassing for volunteers team who will give three displays throughout the afternoon with interactive coaching inbetween the displays. They will select up to 12 children (6-18yrs) and invite them to take part in a controlled riding session after each show. The professional riders teach these fortunate children how to perform some of the basic elements of Trials riding.

Other entertainment throughout the day includes the Novelty Dog Show competition which has 11 different categories, the Royston Town Band and Opus 17, Punch & Judy Shows, bouncy slides & castles, a climbing wall and children’s roundabouts, as well as the usual Hog-roast, refreshments stalls and beer tent.

Local organisations will be raising funds for their groups and charities. Bring your family and friends and enjoy yourselves at Royston’s free afternoon of entertainment. The Royston Town Mayor will officially open the event at 12 noon.

Priory Memorial Gardens, Mon 4th May, 12 noon-4.30pm

ASHWELL AT HOME The picturesque village of Ashwell welcomes visitors to its popular annual event ‘Ashwell at Home’, where visitors can enjoy a wide range of things to see and do, with entertainment for all the family. This year’s theme is ‘Secret Ashwell’ and there are lots of interesting things for visitors to discover.

Stunning gardens both large and small will be open for you to view, including the pretty village cottage garden and a ‘secret garden’ never open before; you can visit the village lock-up (no longer in use!) and help dig an archaeological test pit to discover Ashwell’s secret past!

Children can enjoy free workshops including singing & drama and making and racing junk boats.

There will be lots of things happening around the village including a Mummers play, Morris dancing, veteran cycles, Well Dressing and a variety of live music – whatever your tastes, you’ll find something to entertain you. Not to mention cow milking at the local dairy, basket making and a cricket match! And everywhere you will find “Ashwell Alive” plaques telling the history of the village and many of its houses.

Find out about the local businesses, some of whom will also be opening their premises on the day – including a jeweller’s workshop – and find out what’s on offer at the local clubs and organisations.

Then there’s a visit to Ashwell Museum, a look around the school and the beautiful village church containing graffiti from the time of the ‘Black Death’!

Refreshments will be available throughout the day with homemade lunches at the school and light refreshments and teas in the Parish Rooms, church and school. And there will be stalls with cakes and plants for sale.

Sunday 10th May 2015 Entry to Ashwell at Home is by programme, available on the day or in advance from www.ashwellathome.org.uk

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BARKWAY

You only have to take a stroll along Barkway High Street to see the rich history of the village illustrated by the many handsome historic buildings which grace what was once a stretch of the main route between London and Cambridge. That history accounts for its largely shoestring configuration with the older houses (and once businesses) being concentrated along the main thoroughfare.

Now bypassed by traffic travelling up and down the country, Barkway today finds its identity as a peaceful village with a strong rural tradition and a thriving community spirit.

This is perhaps most in evidence when the whole village comes together to organise the annual village market. Last year upwards of 3,000 attended to visit the stalls, be entertained and enjoy the food and drink. This year the date for your diary is 9th May and the event will be opened at 10am in a special opening ceremony!

Whilst the event is organised by Barkway Village Hall, lots of other local charities and good causes use it as a platform to raise money, too. Friends of Barkway Church organise a barbecue and tombola – the bacon butties are to die for and the school always provide delicious food too.

June 20th sees the return of a popular event in Barkway: Music on the Rec. It’s a party in the open air, with music from a band performing on the back of a truck.

Everyone is invited to bring a picnic. Some choose to bring gazebos – and once they’re all in place it’s like a miniature village on the Recreation Ground. There’s a great atmosphere as merrymakers dance happily as the sun goes down.

The event has been held 3 times before, most recently in 2011, and this time the emphasis will be on giving local talent a chance to perform. The main event will be the popular band Rumpus, and

other acts are yet to be confirmed. As darkness falls, fireworks will round off the evening.

Advance tickets are just £10, and it’s half price for students. Those under 16 get in free! Call 01763 848946 to book.

In recent years the Social Club has been transformed to a lively meeting place for members with facilities including darts, a full size snooker table and pool table. These are supported (naturally enough) by a well-stocked bar.

About once a month the Village Hall at the north end of the village adjacent to the Social Club is transformed into a cinema venue “Barkway Picture Palace”. Anyone is welcome to be a member - you don’t have to live in the village... At other times it is a great venue for clubs, meetings & events and boasts excellent facilities. It is also the venue for Barkway Players annual pantomime - Oh yes it is...

The quaint grade II listed building known as the Reading Room was gifted to the village in 1897 and now functions as a meeting place and book lending centre.

Just up the road on the High Street is VK Hair Styling where the teams ambition is to be truly welcoming and to provide an experience so enjoyable that customers would look forward to coming back time and time again.

The one remaining pub in the village, The Tally Ho now offers a warm welcome and excellent food in a lovely setting - for more information see our review... www.barkway-village.org.uk www.barkwayplayers.org.uk www.tallyho-barkway.co.uk www.vkhairstyling.com

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When Cambridge Gliding Club offered one of the team here at The Listing a trial lesson I have to say I jumped at the chance. By the time I was driving down the track towards the airfield I was a little less sure, and once I had watched the short safety briefing video I have to confess that I was decidedly nervous...

My instructor, Robert Theil was reassuringly calm and confident as he drove me over to the launch site in a golf buggy. The day was warm and bright but Robert mentioned that the haziness would make visibility reasonably challenging. While we waited for our glider to return from its current flight Robert explained that gliders can fly for hours at a time given the right conditions - it is not uncommon for pilots to take off from the gliding centre’s home at Gransden Lodge and fly to Wales and back!

He also mentioned that they were able to do aerobatics...

After a few minutes of chatting in the warm sunshine our glider returned and was attached to the winch ready for our launch. I was helped into my parachute and briefed on what to do in case of an emergency, shown the controls and strapped in to my seat.

Now, Robert had checked if I had a nervous disposition and warned me that the winch would accelerate the glider from 0 to 60mph very quickly - but it honestly felt like we were being propelled by a rocket. I am ashamed to say I swore, loudly - and screamed. But then we were in the air still climbing at a heartstopping angle and Robert released the winch.

After a few minutes I began to stop shaking and began to relax... eventually I was able to say more than “Wow!” and as Robert turned the glider in circles he explained that we were being carried up by a column of warm air rising faster than the cooler air surrounding it. Soon, we were at around 2,000 feet. That was when Robert asked if I wanted to loop the loop...

So, nose down to the ground we seemed to tear through the air and then up and over we went - and then we did it again! It was utterly terrifying and utterly brilliant.

After a few more turns to gain altitude we soared off across the landscape.

Although the view would have been better on a clearer day I was more than content to see the landscape passing below me, Robert pointed out landmarks like the Windmill at Bourn and Wimpole Hall as we went. After a while we spotted three buzzards turning in a thermal and set off to join them. They showed that nature does it better but it was an honour to fly with them above and below the glider, playing in the air currents.

Now it was my turn to fly. The training gliders have dual controls to enable pupils to take control whilst being guided by their instructor. After a quick lesson I was able to turn the glider and straighten it up again and to fly in a reasonably straight line under Robert’s instruction.

By the time we landed (a surprisingly smooth experience) I had the biggest grin on my face! The whole experience was exhilarating and rewarding and gliding is one of the most cost-effective ways of learning to fly. Oh, and don’t tell my son, but children as young as 14 can become cadets at the club and learn to fly solo...

A trial flight would make a fantastic present (and is cheaper than you may think). The Centre is open seven days a week throughout the summer months. Have a look at its very good website with full details of what’s available.

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Royston Craft Fairs invite you to our

Mind,Body & Spirit Fair Royston Town FC Presents...

“The Mighty” Heath Sports FC vs Royston Town Legends Friday 8th May 2015, Kick-Off 7.30pm RTFC, Garden Walk, Royston A one-off, celebratory charity match in memory of Paul Webb, raising money for ‘The Team Webb Charity’, featuring many of his former team mates.

Bar Facilities, BBQ and Raffle Admission Adults £3 Under 14s 50p

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Match kindly sponsored by: Capital Plant Solutions Ltd, Royston www.cpsolutions.co.uk

Saturday 30th May 10:00 – 15:00 Royston Town Hall

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ORGANISATIONS

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organisations

Ashwell Baby & Toddlers 01462 742076 Ashwell Jazz 01462 742385 Ashwell Messy Play 01462 743738 Ashwell Museum 01462 742956 Ashwell Playgroup 07565 528194 Ashwell School Badminton Club 01462 743400 Cycle Club Ashwell www.ccashwell.com

BARKWAY

4 Paws Dog Training Club 01763 244437 Barkway Carpet Bowls Club 01763 848169 Barkway Karate Club 07856 846800 Barkway Parent And Toddler 07964151288 Barkway Pre School 07964 151288 Barkway Social Club 07565 934627

BARLEY

Barley Cricket Club 01763 848788 Barley Gardening Club/ Horticultural Society Ruth 01763 849830 Barley Knitting Group 07966 775751 Barley Tennis Club Coaching 01763 273646 Barley Tots 07963 107599 Bell Ringing 01763 849401

BARRINGTON Happy Bunnies Nursery School 0779 089 6292

BASSINGBOURN

2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron Air Training Corps 01763 249156 Anglia Land Yacht Club 0779 669 4743 Bassingbourn Book Café 01763 247618 Bassingbourn ‘Causeway Prospects 01763 243350 Bassingbourn Badminton Club 01763 243696 Bassingbourn Judo Club 01763 247592 Bassingbourn Snow Sports Centre 08450 728 293 Bassingbourn-CumKneesworth WI 01763 242139 Dancing Hands 07957 103093 Heron Book Group 01763 242418 Support for Armed Forces 01923 606 220 Tower Museum Bassingbourn www.towermuseum bassingbourn.co.uk

BUNTINGFORD

Buntingford & District Cage Bird Society 01223 833557 Buntingford Railway and Local History Society 01763 289516

CROYDON Jazz Improvisation 01582 453419 Jazz Workshop 01763 244142

FOWLMERE

Fowlmere & Thriplow Gardening Club 01763 208479 Fowlmere Friendship Club 01763 208778 Fowlmere Playgroup 07890 674743 Fowlmere Senior Bowls 01763 208778 Kreepie Krawlies Soft Play 01763 209174

GREAT CHISHILL

Chishill Chimps Toddler Group 07900 243491 Great Chishill Nursery 07972 800460 Great Chishill Youth Club 01763 838513 Heydon & Great Chishill WI www.heydonandgreat chishillwi.org.uk

GUILDEN MORDEN

Folk at the Chapel 01763 852309 Guilden Morden Pre-School camillagreenwood@ hotmail.co.uk Morden & District Writers Circle 01763 852 918

HAUXTON

Shelford Bridge Club 01223 366538

KELSHALL

Hillside Clay Pigeon Club 07779 263314 Owlets (Babies & Toddlers) 01763 287470

LITLINGTON Litlington Badminton Club 01763 241022 Litlington Pre-School 07984 935193

MELBOURN

Budding Beaders 07557 654335 wCitizens Advice (South Cambs) 01462 688008 Little Hands Nursery School, Melbourn 01763 260964 McSplash Swimming Club 01763 244593 Melbourn & District Photographic Club melbournphotoclub@ hotmail.com Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS) 01763 232622 Melbourn And District Gardening Club 01763 245887 Melbourn Bowls Club 01763 261990 Melbourn Bridge Club 01763 261693 Melbourn Community Hub 01763 263303 Melbourn Dynamos FC chairman.mdfc@ gmail.com

MAY 2015 • ISSUE 117 All the organisations, clubs and societies can now be found online at www.thelistingmagazine.co.uk The Listing Directory makes it much easier to find the groups that you are interested in.

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Melbourn Football Club 07732613555 Melbourn History Group 01763 261144 Melbourn Judo Club 01763 241830 Melbourn’s Meditation Monday 07900 210808 Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group 01763 260955 Melbourn Playgroup 07842 151512 Melbourn Squash Club 01763 261064 Supporters Of All Saints Church, Melbourn 01763 260072 Triangle Badminton Club 01763 241624 University Of The Third Age U3A 01763 264189

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Meldreth Bowls Club 01223 207888 Meldreth Croquet Club 01763 248342 Meldreth Good Companions Club 01763 261481 Meldreth Local History Group 01763 268428 Meldreth Pre-School 01763 448679 Meldreth Tennis Club 01763 243376 New Malton Golf Club 01763 262200 Royston & District Motorcycle Club rdmcc01@gmail.com Valentines Old Time Dance Club 01763 852503

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Reed Cricket Club 01763 848835 Reed Gardening Club Reed VH

SANDON

Sandon Cygnets Pre-school 01763 287 238 Sandon Gardener’s Club 01763 288416 Sandon Pre-school Lunch Club 01763 287 238

STEEPLE MORDEN

Lindy Hop Swing Jive Dance Club 01763 242949 Morden Ruffians Bridge Club 01763 242577 Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club 07952 100208 or 01763 852888 Steeple Morden Bowls Club 01763 853101 The Morden Players 01763 852602

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Therfield Village PreSchool 01763 287612

THRIPLOW

Daffodil Weekend 07543 922789 Knitting Club 01954 719359 Ladybird Playgroup & Pre-School 01763 208055 The Thriplow Society 01763 208269

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Mother Goose Pre School 01223 208527

ROYSTON

12 Platoon Army Cadet Force 07963 359758 Aerobic Fitness The ‘Wright’ Way 01763 243884 Alzheimer’s Society 07720 946034 Angels Support Group 07815 458355 APIS (Anglia Paranormal Investigation Society) 01763 220374 Badminton Tuesdays 07973 816880 Breeze Cycling www.goskyride/breeze/ index Brian Leslie Racher 2004 Charitable Trust 1108727 Limbach Banham & Co, John Street, Royston Cancer Research UK (Local) 07719 132793 Catholic Women’s League 01763 242812 Cherryhomes Trust 01223 870869 Choir - Singing Aloud 07916 798 655 Citizens Advice (North Herts) 03444 111 444 Corvus Cornix Basketball 01223 207213 Creative Royston / Royston Arts Festival info@roystonartsfestival.org Cruse Bereavement office@cruse-hertfordshire.org.uk Curwens Art Gallery 01763 241261 Depression Alliance info@depressionalliance.org Electralites Majorettes 01763 245447 Evergreen Club 01763 224 997 Five ‘O’ Table Tennis and Social Club 01223 871458 Federation of Small Businesses 0808 20 20 888 Forget-Me-Not Club 01763 231319 Frank Letts Blind Fellowship Of Royston 01763 231881 Friends Of The Hertfordshire Way 01763 244509 Friendship Scheme For Mental Health (NHS) 01462 680120 G - Stars 07720713532 Gay Outdoor Club 01763 262647 Greenfingers Gardening Club 01763 244424 GuySing 01763 246415 Home-Start 01763 262262 Herts Open Studios 07813 100651 If Only 07764657576

Inclusive Football 01763 242236 Jazzercise 07963 161246 Johnson Matthey Vintage Club 01763 230750 Kumon Maths & English 01763 248562 Karate Classes 07929 100612 Shotoken Karate Classes 07944898659 Laurels Club 01763 241511 Lingalounge Classes 07775 640794 Little Linguists 07808 729364 Marie Curie Cancer Care Fundraising Group 07947 123341 North Herts Nappy Library FB: northhertsnappylibrary North Herts 50 Plus 01462 689408 North Herts Stamp Club 01763 247641 Openhouse Project 07949 833223 Papillion Playgroup 0788 767 4453 Phoenix Chorus 07860 704443 Play Music Play 01763 246415 Positive Birth Movement Royston area 07870 624985 Priory Quilters 01763 230187 Rainbow Playgroup 01763 230700 RNLI (Royston) 01763 245958 Rotary Club Of Royston 01763 226178 Round Table 07795 555287 Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) 01763 222824 Royal Naval Assoc.

01763 222706 Roysia Women’s Club 01763 222524 Royston & Dist. Model Engineering Society 01763 261670 Royston & District Community Transport 01763 245228 Royston & District Family History Society 01763 232128 Royston & District Local History Society 01763 242677 Royston & District Mencap Society 01763 245363 Royston & District Model Railway Club 01763 848424 Royston & District Probus Club 01763 245895 Royston & District Town Twinning Assoc 01763 241721 Royston & Saffron Walden National Trust 01763 261442 Royston Action On Disability 01763 244338 Royston Allotments & Gardens Association 01763 242053 Royston Arts Society 01763 221322 Royston Badminton Club 01763 243826

Royston Bowling Club 01763 245534 Royston Bridge Club 01763 260746 Royston Chess Club 01763 243370 Royston Choral Society 01763 249058 Royston Contract Bridge Club 01763 242276 Royston Cricket Club 01763 246396 Royston Crows Junior Runners 01763 241460 Royston Cycling Club www.roystoncc.co.uk Royston Day Centre 01763 244229 Royston & District Chamber Of Commerce 01763 878304 Royston District Girl Guiding 01763 247803 Royston District Scouts Scoutingroyston@ gmail.com Royston First 01763 878242 Royston Folk Club 01763 260556 Royston Foodbank 07541 808 185 Royston Golf Club 01763 243476 Royston Greenfingers Gardening Club 01763 244424 Royston Heath Archery Club www.roystonarchery. org Royston Hockey Club 01763 250982 Royston in Blue 07540 157200 Royston Ladies Circle 07968 568532 Royston Lions Club 01763 231492 Royston Means Business roystonmeansbusiness@gmail.com Royston Meridian Men’s Keep Fit Class 01763 241217 Royston Miscarriage Support 07906 559756 Royston Netball Club 01763 247634 Royston’s Open Secrets 01763 223216 Royston Photographic Society 01763 222856 Royston Power Kiters 01763 249199 Royston Rackets Badminton Club 01763 242558 Royston Ramblers 01763 242677 Royston Rascals Childminders Support Group 01763 243159 Royston Repair Café 07962 157589 Royston RNA 01763 261325 Royston Rockets BMX Club 01763 260959 Royston Rounders 01763 243529 Royston Royal British Legion Club 01763 244560 Royston Rugby Club 07881 466223 Royston Runners 01763 230819

Royston Saturday Morning School 01438 844518 Royston Short Mat Bowls Club 01763 848775 Royston Short Tennis 01763 230050 Royston Speak Out Club speakoutstrokeclub@ gmail.com Royston Spiritual Awareness & Church 01223 503345 Royston Swimming Club roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk Royston Table Tennis Club 01763 230050 Royston Tennis Club www.roystontennis. co.uk Royston Time Bank 01462 689405 Royston Town Band 01763 246929 Royston Townswomen’s Guild 01763 221314 Royston Town FC 01763 241204 Royston Town Ladies FC 07940 084628 Royston Town Youth FC 01763 241460 Royston Trefoil Guild 01763 243801 Royston Volunteer Centre 01763 243020 Royston WEA 01763 660234 Royston WI (AM) 01763 245895 Royston WI (PM) 01763 261152 Royston Wildlife Group 01763 244079 Royston Writers Circle 01954 719395 Royston Young Voices 01763 246415 Rubbish, Recycle, Remake 07427 789169 Sport Royston 01223 207213 Stage Right Studios 01763 244866 St John Ambulance lee.taylor@sja.org.uk Stephanie Prior School of Dancing 01763 878587 Sunbeams Baby & Toddlers 07837660603 Swimply The Best 01763 208013 Tiny Talk Baby Signing 01223 208144 Tots Play 07809 873817 Vegetarians & Vegans Group 07503 554567 Walking Football 01763 255462 William Lee’s Charity 01763 241048 Youth Club in Royston 0774 776 2829 Youth Members at Royston Museum 01763 242587

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Eat alfresco at Palazzo this Spring Enjoy quality fresh ingredients, locally sourced meats and sustainable fish Book your table today at Royston’s favourite restaurant

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w e i v Re THE TALLY HO, BARKWAY If you have not been to the Tally Ho during the last year you will be in for very pleasant surprise should you return - and I can recommend that you do.

The pub has been transformed into a bright airy, friendly space with a large and sunny dining room and a cosy bar area. Not only that but the kitchen boasts an excellent and enthusiastic chef keen to serve you with local food, simply but beautifully cooked and presented.

Head chef Darren O’Mahony has launched an exciting new menu which is on offer seven days a week and changes daily. Darren started working in the catering industry at the age of 14, when his chef brother asked him to help out as a kitchen porter. Self-taught and with a passion for all cuisines, Darren’s ultimate “chef hero” is Raymond Blanc.

The new Tally Ho menu focuses on British classics and seasonal specials made with quality ingredients. Suppliers are chosen for their freshness of produce and their locality to the pub.

Darren even forages for hedgerow ingredients like Wild Garlic and Horseradish.

My dish of Slow Braised Hertfordshire Beef Rib was served with celeriac and potato

Dauphinoise and was a delight.

The succulent beef fell off the bone at a mere touch of the knife and the deep flavour of the sauce served with it combined to provide the perfect antidote to the blustery spring day outside.

Whilst I did not have room to truly do justice to the Salted Caramel Tart with Honeycomb & Icecream it was a thing of loveliness with a crisp pastry base and rich caramel topping cut with just the right balance of salt.

If all this is not enough, the pub opens at 7.30am for breakfast, offers home made cakes for morning coffee and afternoon tea and takeway hot drinks all day too.

If you find yourself in Barkway you must drop in, and if you didn’t have a reason to visit the villageyou do now!

The Tally Ho, Barkway SG8 8EX 01763 848071 enquiries@tallyho-barkway. co.uk www.tallyho-barkway.co.uk

ROYSTON CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD EVERY MONTH! We are delighted that Royston Craft Fair will now be held monthly! With over 30 stalls on both floors of the Town Hall the popularity of the event is evident.

It is a fantastic opportunity for artisans to sell contemporary crafts and there is also a well received tearoom.

Organiser and crafter Laura Whitford of Kozmic Dreams says

“I’ve had some lovely comments and support locally, so hopefully we’ll have lots of people coming into the town each month.

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Email at: kozmicdreams@yahoo.com Regular fairs Fun jewellery begin in June! making parties and workshops!

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Find us on facebook at Roystoncraft or email roystoncraftfair@ yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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BEST IN THE WORLD!

Name one thing we Brits do best … Asparagus. Hailed by leading chefs as the best in the world be sure you don’t miss out on its relatively short season of just seven to eight wonderful weeks.

Think summer… think asparagus!

Forget enjoying asparagus just once or maybe twice when it’s in season, this sensational homegrown ‘super food’ comes packed with nutrients, bursting with taste!

A truly versatile veg, asparagus is delicious in all sorts of different dishes – for lunch, dinner and even breakfast!

For those who’ve only ever considered asparagus as a luxurious accompaniment to a main course, it’s time to think again! There are numerous ways to taste British asparagus when it’s on the shelves.

How about a lazy Sunday brunch of scrambled eggs topped with melt-in-themouth asparagus spears tossed in butter? Or a light lunch of asparagus, bacon and poached egg salad with a

mustard dressing? For dinner; why not whip up an asparagus, tomato and mozzarella pizza for the family or impress dinner guests with pan fried fillet of beef with roasted asparagus and red pepper and horseradish hollandaise?

Asparagus is so versatile and it can be enjoyed by everyone – the young, the old, families, the health-conscious and pregnant women alike. Try the kids on lightly buttered asparagus spears dipped in runny boiled eggs.

Asparagus is traditionally served simply steamed or lightly boiled and is delicious either way.

However, it can also be roasted, chargrilled, barbecued or stirfried. Or how about the easiest way of them all, simply eating asparagus raw, just as nature intended, in a fresh and light summer salad?

And while fresh British asparagus will always be a ‘special’ veg, it’s now firmly established as an ingredient which everyone can enjoy.

Local to Royston, Bury Lane’s asparagus season runs from April to June. The spears are handpicked daily from the fields in the early morning and in store for 9am. You really cannot get fresher than that!

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Markets in May Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 2nd, 10am - 12pm Orwell Village Hall Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 2nd, 9am - 12noon Linton Village College

Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 16th, 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School

Weekly Greenhouse Markets Fashion & Pamper Mkt Thurs, 10am - 4pm Arts & Crafts Market Fri , 10am-3.30pm

The Riverside Barns Market 4th Saturday monthly Flea Market Sat 23rd, 10am - 3pm Sun, 10.30am - 2.30pm Ickleton CB10 1SH Town Centre, Letchworth Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston

Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Outdoor Market Sat 9th, 9 - 11.30am Every Wednesday and Village Hall Saturday, 8am - 2pm Market Hill, Royston Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 9th, 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall

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VOLUNTARY ARTS WEEK – 15-24 MAY 2015

Creative Royston is celebrating Voluntary Arts Week 2015 by showcasing the creative talents of local arts groups. With a range of activities on offer and all for free, why not have a go at something new!

Royston Photographic Society

Evening Photowalk Tuesday 19th May, 7pm Meet at the American war memorial in Priory Gardens, Royston Bring a camera (any camera is suitable from a phone camera to a DSLR). We will walk around the centre of Royston taking photographs of interesting things that catch our attention such as plants, reflections etc. You will be encouraged to try to take pictures from different angles and to experiment. You will also be given instructions on how to share these images (if you wish) on the internet when you get home Rhiannon Maslen rhiannonmaslen@ gmail.com

Priory Quilters

20th May 2015 - afternoon Royston & District Museum 5 Lower King Street Come and see what Priory Quilters are working on as they set-up at the Museum as part of Voluntary Arts Week. priory.quilters@yahoo.co.uk

Royston Writers’ Group

“Picture This” – workshop 21 May 2015 – 8:00p.m.

Priory Close Community Centre (next to town hall in Royston) Join

our small, friendly group for this workshop. There will be lots of pictures taken from various magazines provided on the night and we will all choose a couple and write a short piece inspired by our choice.

Julie Dore mail@juliedore.eclipse. co.uk (Chair)

Players will need to have their own instrument (a few may be available if we have advanced notice) and the rehearsal may not be suitable for complete beginners. Roger Simons rogfsimons@hotmail.co.uk

Bassingbourn Village Band

‘Knit and Natter’21 May 2015 – 10:30am-12:30 noon Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street Come and find out about our weekly knitting groups, where you can learn to knit or bring along your own project. All abilities welcome.

Open rehearsal 21 May 2015 – 8:15p.m.-9:15p.m.

The Limes, High Street, Bassingbourn, SG8 5LD The band is throwing open its regular Thursday rehearsal to the public.

Anyone is welcome to call by to listen, or bring their musical instrument and join in. If joining in, you will need to read music and, of course, play your instrument, but not necessarily to a high standard. Jacquie Watts j.s.watts@btinternet.com

Royston Town Band

Open rehearsal 21 May 2015 – 7:30pm Tannery Drift School Royston Town Band is hosting an open rehearsal. The music will be from the band’s usual repertoire and the rehearsal is open to all ages and abilities who are welcome to come and join in or just listen.

Royston & District Museum’s Knitting Groups

Knitting Taster Session

23 May 2015 – 10:00am-12:30 noon Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street Come and have a go at knitting. You can even find out about joining our weekly knitting groups. All abilities welcome.

Knit and Giggle

23 May 2015 2-4pm Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, 5 Lower King Street Our Saturday afternoon knitting group for children, where you can learn to knit or bring along your own project.

All abilities welcome. Jenny Oxley curator@roystonmuseum.org.uk

Royston Arts Society

Exhibition 15 May – 23 May (excluding 21 May) Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston A thriving group of more than 100 local people all of whom share the same interest: painting and the visual arts. Annual membership is £18 and for this you get to attend meetings and as many painting sessions and demonstrations as you wish. Anyone interested in joining can have a look at the RAS website www.roystonartsoc. org.uk and email enquiries@ roystonartsoc.org.uk Application forms are always available on our Royston Library display.

GuySing

Open singing session 23 May 2015 - 10:30am-11:30am St John the Baptist Parish Church, Melbourn Street, Royston GuySing invite you to join them in an open session. Ladies and gents are welcome to join GuySing led by Linda Bance to have a good sing of songs from many different genres. Coffee and tea will be available.

Contact: Linda Bance musicwithmum21@btinternet.com

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May Day Morris Dancing

Friday 1st May, 5.30am-6.15am Enjoy an early start on the first morning of May with the Devil’s Dyke Morris Men as they perform traditional English folk dances Wandlebury Country Park Details: www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

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Vintage & Fashion Emporium

Sunday 3rd-Monday 4th May Turn your unwanted designer and high value items into cash, and sell those wonderful gems taking up valuable space in your wardrobes and homes.

Proceeds in support of the Abington Pigotts Village Hall Refurbishment Fund. Contact: 0773 822 7000

Antiques & Vintage Fair

Sunday 3rd May, 10am-4pm Homemade cakes & refreshments Barkway Village Hall, SG8 8BS Contact: 07720647696

3k Fun Run

Sunday 3rd May, 10.15am-2pm Royston Runners annual 3k fun run for pre school ages and above, parents and adults also welcome.

Heath Sports Club, Royston 07740373233,www.roystonrunners.co.uk

Quiz Night

Sunday 3rd May, 7-11pm Teams of 4 at £10 per team including nibbles. Win £50 in bar credits plus a free raffle to play “Open the Box” with a chance to win a rolling cash prize. RTFC Clubhouse, Garden Walk Details: 01763 241204, www.roystontownfc.co.uk

Acoustic Sunday Sessions

Sunday 3rd May, 7.30-11pm Screen People, The Interval Act The Boars Head, Market Hill, Royston

Annual Royston May Fayre

Monday 4th May, 12-5pm Many attractions such as the dog show, fun-fair, bouncy castles, charity stalls, dance shows, novelty acts, the Royston Town Band and much more.

Priory Memorial Gardens, Royston

Melbourn Bowls Club Open Day

Monday 4th May, 2-5pm Enjoy gentle exercise and good company, tuition in the game of bowls for those new to the sport, and the opportunity for competitive games for more experienced players. Melbourn Bowls Club, The Moor, 01763 261990

Ashwell Village Sports Day

Monday 4th May, 2-5pm With a BBQ, bar, cakes and tea and races for all ages.

Ashwell recreational ground

Wimpole’s Wednesday Walks Wednesday 6th May, 11am-3pm (also 13th, 20th and 27th) Free guided walk in the parkland Wimpole Estate

WI Centenary Celebrations

Wednesday 6th May, 3-5pm Celebrating the centenary of the WI, a baton will be travelling around the country. Starts 3pm at Royston Golf Club, then along Baldock Street, Melbourn Street and the Priory Memorial Gardens to Market Hill Rooms, Royston

Tots in Church

Thursday 7th May, 9.30-11am Free for under 5’s. Playtime, snack, story and song, coffee and chat for carers Royston Parish Church

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Thursday 7th May, 6-8pm (also 11th, 21st and 28th May) A ‘drop-in’ centre for those aged between 15 and 27 who may have ad-

ditional needs. Join us for games or a chat and some fun 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL 07767 847796 Charity Ladies Night Friday 8th May Enjoy a chilled evening with the ladies, whilst raising money at the same time! Glazed Creations, Melbourn St, Royston Bookings: 01763 245484 Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society: Who killed the holiday rep?

Friday 8th & Sat 9th May, 7pm Work in teams of 6 to solve the crime! – Over 18’s. Includes fish & chip supper, licenced bar, quiz & raffle. Meldreth Village Hall Tickets: 07513 457845 www.melbournamdram.co.uk The 17th Annual Spring Art Exhibition Friday 8th-Sunday 10th May Fowlmere School, The Butts, Fowlmere SG8 7SL Art Demo – Paint the Sea & its Environment Friday 8th May, 8-10pm Royston Arts Society hosts artist and tutor, Chris Francis Come see the acrylic techniques he uses to create harbours, river scenes and seascapes. Market Hill Rooms, Royston enquiries@roystonartsoc. org.uk Barkway Village Market Saturday 9th May An annual village event which attracts craft, food, antiques and plant exhibitors from across East Anglia for one day www.barkway-village.org.uk VE Day 70th Anniversary Saturday 9th May, 10am-5pm WW2 era photographs, ephemera and objects on display Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587 ‘A May Miscellany’ Saturday 9th May, 7-9pm A light, bright concert of music, words and comic songs with Ros Holbrow, John Witchell and Sarah Harrison St Mary’s Church, Reed Tickets: 01763 848398 Royston Lions Quiz Night Saturday 9th May, 8-10pm Teams of up to 8, with bar and raffle Market Hill Rooms Contact: 01763 231492 Christian Aid Week Sun 10th – Sun 17th May Royston Methodist Church Sky ride local – History and Heritage Sunday 10th May, 10-11.30am Free guided cycle rides, for further information go to www.goskyride. com Wimpole Estate Ashwell at Home Sunday 10th May, 11am-5pm Village Open Day, open gardens, entertainment, stalls and much more.

Throughout Ashwell www.ashwellathome.org.uk Open Gardens Sunday 10th May, 2-5pm Very beautiful, informal and peaceful country garden. £4 per adult, under 16 free. British Red Cross Open Gardens. By kind permission of Mr and Mrs R. Coladangelo. Lower Gatley, Station Road, Steeple Morden, Royston, Herts. SG8 ONR Youth Alpha Sunday 10th May, 5-7pm For year 8 and 9 children Royston Methodist Church

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Monday 11th May, 3.30-5pm Royston Methodist Church An after-school club for ages 5-9 years old. With John Hardwick. Craft, games, Cheeky Charlie, Songs, Bible stories & snacks. Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Band

Monday 11th May, 8-10.30pm The Heath Sports Club Lively Dixieland Jazz and Vocals, Richard Leach. The Heath Sports Club, Royston 01763 243423

Torchlight Tour

Thursday 14th May, 7-8.30pm Bring your torches and come and explore the museum in a whole new light Part of the Museums at Night event Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Bank Holiday Party Time

Saturday 23rd May, 8-10pm Special Groove – live soul, funk and disco The Green Man, Thriplow, Royston SG8 7RJ

50 Things-Hunt for bugs

Tuesday 26th May, 11am-12.30pm Guided by our Ranger we’ll look in log piles, underground burrows, layers of leaves, trees and grass.

We’re bound to find some exciting bugs on this wild family adventure Wimpole Estate

Magnificent Masks and Marvellous Mosaics

Wed 27th May, 10.30am-2.30pm Create your own decorative masks and marvellous mosaic pictures Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Medieval Treasures at the Fitzwilliam

Greenfingers Garden Club

Thursday 14th May, 7.30-10pm With Dr Martin Allen Royston Methodist Church

Wednesday 27th May, 7.30-9pm A bring and buy plant auction, all welcome. Coombes Community Centre, Burns Rd, Royston Contact: 01763 244424

Cokenach Estate Open Garden

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Royston Town Band Spring Concert

Under 5s Dance Workshop

Saturday 16th May, 1-4pm In support of Friends of Barkway Church Cokenach Estate Details: www.cokenach.co.uk Saturday 16th May, 7.30-9pm Royston Parish Church Contact: 01763 246929

Open Gardens

Sunday 17th May, 2-5pm 2 and a half acres of choice plants in a series of enclosed gardens. A plantsman’s garden. £4 per adult, under 16 free. British Red Cross Open Gardens. By kind permission of Mrs John Raven Docwra’s Manor, Shepreth

A10 Cycle Path Ride

Sunday 17th May, 10.15am-3pm Help us to publicise the need for a safe cycling route along the A10 Corridor between Royston and Cambridge. Meet at The Cross, Melbourn St, Royston www. a10corridorcycle.com

Family Summer Fun Run

Sunday 17th May, 10.30am-3pm Take part in the 3km guided route.

With bouncy castle, face painting and competitions Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road 01462 474560

Sit & Sew : Priory Quilters

Wednesday 20th May, 2-4pm Pop in and see the Priory Quilters in action and see a sample of their beautiful textile work Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Knit and Natter

Thurs 21st May, 10.30am-12pmRegular Thursday morning knitting group, if you would like to join us on a regular basis join us to find out more Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Riverside Barns Monthly Market Saturday 23rd May A variety of small barns there selling plants, handmade gifts, haberdashery and cushions, Essential oils and more. The Riverside Barns, Ickleton, Cambs, CB10 1SH

Knit and Giggle Taster Session Saturday 23rd May, 10.30am12.30pm Pop in and have a go at knitting Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Friday 29th May, 1-2.30pm All you need is a sense of adventure, we’ll provide buckets, nets and the rest! Wimpole Estate Friday 29th May, 11am-12pm Under 5’s toddler dance and music workshops. Admission free. Interested? Email curator@ roystonmuseum.org.uk or call 01763 242587 Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery

Mind, Body & Spirit Fair

Saturday 30th May, 10am-3pm Therapists, beauticians, readers, stalls, health advice and more.

Royston Town Hall Contact: roystoncraftfair@yahoo.co.uk

Second Hand Book Sale

Saturday 30th May, 10am-5pm Bag a bargain book! Monthly book sale run by the Friends of Royston Museum Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

Fifty/Fifty Sale

Saturday 30th May, 10.15am-4pm 50% of proceeds to donors of good quality items 50% to Church Royston Parish Church Info: 01763 246410

Shepreth Open Gardens

Sunday 31st May, 2am-6pm Teas, Shepreth Though the Ages, plant sale,vintage coach rides to and from the gardens Proceeds to the Village Hall Shepreth Village Hall

throughout the month Ashwell Music Festival

Thursday 7th – Sunday 24th May Showcasing the talents of young people from Ashwell, Baldock and surrounding area www. ashwellmusicfestival.org, 01462 742559

Live Life in Colour Exhibition

Wednesday 13th May-July 10th Vibrant paintings of people, places, cars and flowers by local artists Rachel Fry, Emily Cook, Vivienne Machell and enchanting sculptures of imaginary creatures by Nursel Darroux. Curwens, 17 High Street, Royston

Meldreth Monday Artists Exhibition

Saturday 23rd May, 10am-5pm Until Sat 18th July Beautiful mixed media artwork by this talented local art group Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Contact: 01763 242587

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GARDENS OPEN IN MAY FOR BRITISH RED CROSS Open Gardens allows keen gardeners to share their passion, while helping people in crisis.

Meanwhile, you can go along for a nosey - and maybe get a cup of tea and slice of cake. Other gardens go even further and offer cream teas, light lunches, plant sales, treasure trails and more.

From March until September, you can visit gardens all over the country – including some never seen before by the public.

These are local and open in May!

Lower Gatley

This is a very beautiful, informal and peaceful country garden, set in around 1 ½ acres. The main feature is a lovely natural chalk steam near the house, edged with marginal plants and a bog garden. A new ‘child-safe’ kitchen garden was created in 2010.

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53 Station Road, Steeple Morden, SG8 0NR, 10th May, 2-5pm

Docwra’s Manor

Explore 2 ½ acres of choice plants, in a series of enclosed gardens.

There is also an exceptional plantsman’s garden.

Wheelchairs possible but difficult in some areas. By kind permission of Mrs John Raven. £4 per adult, under 16 free

Docwra’s Manor, 2 Meldreth Road, Shepreth SG8 6PS, 17th May, 2-5pm Details of gardens across the country can be found at www.redcross.org.uk

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Snacks were no other facilities available and drinks for our children to socialise and will be meet new people. This ran for four years and unfortunately had available to buy. to close two years ago as the venue we had was no longer This is suitable. an exciting With the help again of Royston new venture and I would love it to be a roaring success as again, Mencap and also Andy and I feel that there are no other Viv Williams at the Open House facilities available for this age Project, I am pleased to be able group and it is important for them to offer a new group RJ’s+ for to have a safe fun place to go to young adults with additional needs in and around the Royston socialise and meet new people! area.

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Croquet in and around Royston Croquet is a wonderful game which combines a degree of accuracy with an element of strategic play. It can be played by young or old and, because it has a handicap system, players of different abilities can play on equal terms. It is played on a lawn about the size of a tennis court with six hoops. The object is to get balls through the hoops in a particular order.

There are two major versions of the game: Golf croquet is simple but skillful and is played to International level. The idea is to get your ball through the correct hoop before your opponent. You can do this by accurate positioning so that you can hit your ball through the hoop (and by knocking your opponent out of the way).

Beginners usually start by playing golf croquet as is it social and everyone gets to play, games usually take about 20 minutes Association Croquet is more complicated and uses a greater range of skills; games usually last much longer. It is often described as like playing snooker on grass, where great skill can be exercised in setting up breaks.

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WEDDINGS

PREMIER TRAVEL RECOMMENDS THAILAND… Its heavenly combination of rich culture, tropical jungles, stunning beaches and arguably some of the finest accommodation in Asia make it the perfect destination for honeymooners.

From the captivating hill country in the north to the azure blue seas of the southern beaches, the people are renowned for their smiling faces, whilst the country is a wonderful combination of ornate temples, ancient pagodas, glorious beaches, stunning mountain scenery, colourful tribes, bustling cities and buzzing nightlife.

You are spoilt for choice with the options available - from intimate hideaways to lively resorts, it truly has something for every honeymoon. Best known for its idyllic beaches and the ultimate relaxation, there are a wealth of multicentre combinations and we recommend you at least twin your beach stay with Bangkok. There really is nowhere else quite like it! Fabulous hotels, amazing temples fantastic shopping and an abundance of things to see and do.

Not only is the destination incredibly romantic, but the hotels know how to look after honeymooners too – VIP treatment and exclusive offers mean you get the extra special treatment guaranteed! At Premier Travel Royston we have a wealth of experience in arranging honeymoons, so we understand the importance of getting it just right. Many of our dedicated Travel Consultants have enjoyed holidays and honeymoons in Thailand themselves and have first-hand knowledge, so they can tailor-make the perfect honeymoon to be unique and special to you.

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WEDDINGS MAY 2015 • ISSUE 117 MAKE YOUR WEDDING DAY ONE THEY’LL ALL REMEMBER! Today guests are considered by most couples to be central to the wedding celebration and their comfort and enjoyment is a significant consideration. If your friends and family are enjoying themselves and everyone is getting along famously, it’ll make the celebrations even more special.

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Don’t forget any little ones. Look after them and their parents can relax and enjoy themselves. So think about food timings; if you have a midday ceremony and the wedding breakfast isn’t until mid-afternoon, arrange a hamper with biscuits, packets of raisins, bananas and cartons of squash to see them through. Avoid E numbers and too many sweets – and have the basket on a high table so that tiny hands can’t stuff themselves silly. Don’t forget that weddings can be boring for children, so pick up some cheap toys to keep them amused during speeches. Colouring books and crayons are great (be careful with pens), as are books, and puppets are fantastic for later in the day. If you are getting married in a hotel, encourage parents to book a room so that if their children need an early night, they can all be put down together and parents can take it in turn to supervise so that nobody misses out on the party.

Don’t be afraid to break tradition if it suits you. Why not skip the receiving line, so that people aren’t forced to wait around, only to struggle for something to say? And when it comes to speeches, keep them short and sweet – perhaps with just the bride and groom offering a few words of thanks?

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BUSINESS BABBLE ROYSTON Approachable hands on supportive group for women who run (or are setting up) their own business. Monthly meetings, usually the 1st Monday of the month at The Ball Room at The Old Bull Inn in Royston at 7.30pm for 8pm until 10pm. Next meeting 8th June 2015 Contact Jayne Bratton 07764 657576. www.businessbabble.net kathryne@ businessbabble.net

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COFFEE AND CONNECT An informal business networking event in the centre of Royston at Palazzo, Kneesworth Street. Free to all members of the Royston Chamber of Commerce and £2.50 for non-members. Held on the first Friday of every month 10.30 – 11.30am. Contact Julia Brooks on 01763 877110 or juliab@c4bmedia.com FRIDAY FIZZ FREE business & social networking event held on the last Friday of every month. Simply go to the month’s chosen venue, buy a drink from the bar, and meet the group for an informal after-work catch up. Contact Sharon 01763 248447, sharon@townhousepublishing.co.uk; Find us on Facebook Friday Fizz

ROYSTON BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Contact Sarah Hillman on 07967 197898, S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com ROYSTON BUSINESS NETWORK – RBN Meet other business people every Thursday at 7.30am to find suppliers and customers. To find out more, or to come along as a visitor, contact Tony Field on 01763 242984, anthony.field@ntlworld. com www.roystonbn.co.uk WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORK ROYSTON GROUP

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So consider what the critical elements of your business are, and who’s going to do them today, and in the future? And do those people (including you) have the skills to do them well enough, or will your business be grinding to a halt in a forlorn farm yard?

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HOMES & GARDENS

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Anglian Water Emergencies 03457 145145 (Water supplies and sewerage) Electricity - Emergency & loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

VETS

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WASTE

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ROYSTON

WELLINGTON WISE BASED ON A SURVEY COLLECTED ON 30 JANUARY 2015

one simple message...

HIGHEST RATIO OF SOLD TO FOR SALE SIGNS

WELLINGTON WISE 100.0%

forsale S I G N A N A LY S I S

SUPPLIERS OF INDEPENDENT MARKET SHARE REPORTS THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES

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Agent 7 - 58.3%

Agent 6 - 58.8%

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of any agent*

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*WELLINGTON WISE WAS THE ESTATE AGENT WITH THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF SOLD SIGNS EXPRESSED AS A % OF THEIR TOTAL SIGNS, BASED ON ESTATE AGENTS WITH MORE THAN 5 BOARDS IN TOTAL.

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