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WELCOME To the February issue of The Listing

The Listing Team: Stay in touch

Valentine’s day brings a little bit of cheer to us all in february. it’s the most romantic time of the year, when couples spend time together and romantic proposals are made. Look out for local restaurants who are offering a Valentine’s menu, and companies offering tips and treats for the perfect romantic night in. we have used the month of love and romance to publish our annual wedding special, which brings your details of local businesses who are able to help you create your perfect day, from make up, the cake, transport, the venue and photography to planning and much much more. not a fan of Valentine’s? There’s always chocolate to enjoy! why not make the divine chocolate and prune souffle cake featured on page 10. Ok, i agree it is a bit over the top for one, but you can always invite friends over to share... we’ve been hearing excellent reports about royston’s Community Cinema, the royston Picture Palace. Many of January’s performances have sold out at time of writing, so the trick seems to be to book quickly to be sure of a seat on popular films. The february schedule is on page 4. and finally, in the spirit of Make do and Mend, the inaugral royston repair Cafe opens its doors on sunday 9th february at Meridian school. The idea is you bring along a broken item, to be assessed and, if repair The is possible, you will be shown how to mend it. an ideal way Listing is online at www. to bring your items back to life! enjoy your february,

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The Listing would like to say a big thank you to 16-year old Chloe Balcombe from Chloe’s Photography, who took photos at our recent 100th issue celebrations at Ad Hoc. Chloe has been interested in photography for the last 4 years and started off just taking general photographs for fun as a hobby. She then entered the Royston Photography competition and won in her age group, which inspired her to take her hobby that step further.

She has since taken many photographs of friends, family, a wedding, a Christening, an 18th birthday party, 25th wedding anniversary party, children’s parties, babies, photo booths, business and charity events.

CHLOE BALCOMBE Chloe volunteered for 6 months in the local photographers, FROM CHLOE’S Robert H Clark, on the High Street in Royston for her DofE and PHOTOGRAPHY also for her work experience. There, she learnt how to develop film for disposable cameras, use the equipment to print digital photos and also help assist the photographer for photo shoots in the studio.

We would highly recommend Chloe - mature, professional and confident, she was a pleasure to work with and we were very pleased with the photos. Chloe is available for further events throughout the year - if you are interested, please contact The Listing directly and we will put you in touch.

Contact Chloe via The Listing: info@townhousepublishing.co.uk, 01763 248447. You can see more of her work in our 100th issue photo Half page ad_Layout 1 15/01/2014 14:20 Page 1 album on Villages our Facebook page.

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LIONS SUPPORT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

At their recent charter anniversary dinner to celebrate 19 years of community service, Royston Lions President Keith Collard presented a cheque for £1,800 to David Wherrell, Manager of Royston & District Community Transport.

With the help of volunteer drivers, RDCT offers door-to-door transport for people living in Royston and the surrounding villages who are unable to use conventional public transport and do not have the use of a car.

Royston Lions Club is part of the world’s largest service club organisation.

In addition to hands-on community service activities, the club holds social events and raises money to support mainly local causes.

For further information, please contact Keith Collard on 07890 393710 or roystonlions@gmail.com

BIG BAND CONCERT

A BIG Band concert to raise money for victims of the Philippines disaster is being organised by the Rotary Club of Royston and the Royston Methodist Church.

The Blue Skies Big Band will be playing a range of music from the Glen Miller era to Benny Goodman and Count Basie.

Rotary president Ray Munden said: “The Philippines disaster may not now be in the news but there is still much to be done.

“People in the Philippines are still struggling for food, clean water and shelter and it will take a long time to sort out all the problems caused by the disaster.

“The Rotary Club of Royston has already donated more than £2,000 to the Philippines Disaster Fund, but it is aware that more needs to be done over the coming months and years,” said Mr Munden.The concert at the Royston

Methodist Church will be on Saturday 15th February (7.30pm) and tickets costing £10 each are available from Ray & Joan Munden on 01763 241217.

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Music lovers can brighten up their January and February by watching the Acoustic Folk Awards at the Live and Let Live Country Pub at Pegsdon, just the other side of Hitchin.

The three heats take place on 28th January, 4th and 11th February, with the final on 18th February and promise to be a lively and eclectic mix of 15-minute sets, with up to ten acts taking part on each date.

For more information on the acts and competition, visit www.folkstockartsfoundation.com Live and Let Live Country Pub, Pegsdon, Herts SG5 3JX

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“You ar e and will always be my dr eam come true”

what could be more romantic than cooking a delectable meal for the love of your life?

Lisa Pilgrim from Cambridge wine in royston shares her tips for the perfect romantic night in.

Take time to set the table beautifully and to light a few Cambridge Wine royston candles whilst conjuring up some fabulous culinary treats.

Award Winning Wine Merchant Of course, you’ll need some wonderful wines to accompany your meal!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat yourselves to a bottle of pink champagne; a great aperitif and just right to go along with our proposed first course. Oysters are one of the most famous aphrodisiacs, being high in zinc and holding a reputation for enhancing love and fertility.

Serve with freshly squeezed lemon or a dash of shallot vinaigrette along with red Tabasco or finely chopped chilli. Chilli peppers are known to stimulate endorphins, the brain’s feel-good chemicals.

Offering great value and superb quality we propose the Joseph Perrier Brut Rosé at £38.99; a chance to sample its crisp and fruity style.

If oysters aren’t your thing then why not try a seafood and avocado salad? Avocado has the sensuous shape of a pear and is known for its aphrodisiacal qualities as far back as the Aztecs. Its high levels of vitamin E can promote youthful vigour! This would pair nicely with a fine white wine such as Sancerre 2012 Domaine Sautereau at £15.99, a wonderfully reserved style of Sauvignon Blanc.

For the main course you might try a beautiful Boeuf en Croute, a luxurious melt-in-the-mouth option worthy of every effort in the kitchen. Take a look at our local butcher Knibbs’ special Beef Wellingtons for Valentine’s Day. Accompany this with a classic Bordeaux red such as the Bel Air de Siran 2005 Haut Medoc, an amazing buy at £16.99. Alternatively, go for a sumptuous and seductive Pinot Noir, either from its home in Burgundy (for a real treat try Chambolle-Musigny 2009, Domaine Arlaud, Morey-St-Denis, £39.99) or from New Zealand. The Mount Hector Pinot Noir 2010 offers flavours of summer fruits and a touch of spice for just £13.99.

For dessert it has to be chocolate which offers such sensuality from its aroma to its taste. Dark chocolate has also been shown to cause a spike in dopamine levels which induces feelings of pleasure. Have a go at our chocolate mousse cake with prunes soaked in Cognac (see recipe) and pair it with a sweet fortified wine like Blandy’s ‘Duke of Clarence’ Rich Madeira, a perfect pairing

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This recipe gives you a rich moist dessert, serve with whipped cream, quick and easy. (Tried and Tested by Lisa Pilgrim for many dinner parties - and will be perfect for a romantic night in too) 8 - 10 Prunes 100g Unsalted Butter 2 Tablespoons of Brandy 4 eggs, separated 225g Dark plain Chocolate 100g Caster Sugar • Pre- heat oven to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. You will need a 15-20cm loose bottomed cake tin lined and dusted with flour.

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CREATING YOUR PERFECT DAY

Raspberry Bespoke Events can help you organise your special day, offering everything from a full wedding planning service, to a specific aspect of the day itself, or bespoke event planning. From intimate wedding ceremonies to lavish events Raspberry Bespoke Events will be with you every step of the way.

Raspberry Bespoke Events was created by Jennifer Holden after over 15 years working in a corporate environment organising high level events both in the UK and the US. Constantly enjoying working with brides as a hobby, Jennifer decided to embark on her own adventure and realise her dream of helping clients make their dreams come true and thus Raspberry Bespoke Events was born!

Raspberry Bespoke Events knows that every wedding is unique and prides themselves on tailoring their service to each couple. Every aspect is organised and planned with such attention to detail that you can guarantee that your day will be memorable and special in every way.

Raspberry bring unique ideas and styles from across the globe, so if it’s inspiration you’re after, you can draw on a wealth of ideas.

Raspberry will work closely with you to build a solid relationship discussing ideas and styles to build the event of your dreams with memories to last a lifetime. They will take all the pressure and strains away ensuring you can concentrate on you’re time together as a couple, enjoying every step towards the biggest day of your lives.

As the season of romance approaches and love is in the air, why not contact Raspberry Bespoke Events to find out about the unique proposal packages we can offer. Nothing says I love you more than a romantic proposal

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PROFESSIONAL MINERAL MAKEUP FOR YOUR BIG DAY

Hush, Royston’s boutique salon, is expanding its expertise and services into the bridal world. With a passion for make up bubbling under the surface it was only a matter of time before Hush turned their attention on perfecting your Make Up for your special day.

Hush believe it’s all about you - and use this philosophy in their approach to make up. Using Jane Iredale professional Mineral Make Up, Hush will create the most stunning look for you - suiting your personality, skin and colouring. Their customised make up skills will give you the amazing look you’ve always wanted.

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Hush’s Bespoke Make Up service offers offsite visits on the day itself. When everything gets exciting as the hour of the ceremony draws ever closer, Hush will be there to keep a calm head and steady hand to ensure you look radiant on your special day.

Luxury Bridal Packages are also available, offering a selection of luxury pedicures, manicures, lashes, brows, make-up and tanning, meaning that Hush can completely look after you, and all their attention, care and understanding of your important day is focused on you.

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“Love”. It is one of the most frequently spoken words in the English language but often the word is used to express a general enjoyment as in “I love going to the cinema”. But, if asked to define what the word means, most people would think of romantic love – the one that attracts you to another human being. But what is that love and why do we feel it?

In reality what we think of as love has three distinct phases:  Lust, or erotic passion  Attraction, or romantic passion  Attachment, or commitment Phase 1: Lust This really needs no explanation. It’s the one that starts as we hit puberty and it evolved for the purpose of mating and reproduction. It’s a rush of hormones that occurs less frequently as we age, along with the ability to reproduce.

Lust drives us to find a partner and in doing so may develop into phase 2 and 3. It is exciting and addictive. The serial philander may genuinely love their partner, but is so hooked on the high that comes from phase 1 they are unable to give it up.

Phase 2: Attraction or romantic passion When ‘love’ moves from lust into passion, we lose our ability to think rationally and can develop an obsession with the object of our desire. The phrase ‘love is blind’ is true in this phase, and we may be oblivious to our partner’s faults, even if they are obvious to all around.

Researchers at University College London found that people in love have lower levels of serotonin. These lower levels are the same as those found in people with obsessivecompulsive disorders, possibly explaining why those in love can think of little else than their partner.Couples in this stage

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spend many hours together – they really can’t get enough of each other. If this attraction remains strong and is mutual, then they usually enter the third stage: attachment.

Phase 3: Attachment This is the commitment phase, the one that creates a relationship which will last.

Typically the passion will be fading and although not as exciting as lust and attraction, attachment is a deeper more contented feeling.

Studies have shown that the more someone idealises their partner, and turns a blind eye to their faults and less endearing personality traits, the longer the relationship will last.

If however the behaviour is unforgiveable, or one person simply cannot learn to live with the other’s ‘little ways’. the foundations of the relationship are undermined. Then every difference is highlighted and the couple may reach the conclusion that they are incompatible where they were perfectly happy in the attraction phase.

Of course no relationship will endure unless both parties put in the effort and Valentine’s Day is your opportunity to confirm your lust, attraction or attachment to your other half.

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Professor Arthur Aron, of the State University of New York at Stonybrook, has studied what happens when people fall in love and has found that simply staring into each other’s eyes has tremendous impact. Professor Aron conducted an experiment where he put strangers of the opposite sex together for 90 minutes and had them discuss intimate details about themselves. He then had them stare into each other’s eyes for four minutes without talking. The results?

Many of the subjects felt a deep attraction for their partner after the experiment, and two even ended up getting married six months later.

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MyLingerie a beautiful lingerie shop catering for all occasions, offering a professional and friendly fitting service. a selection of swimwear, sport, maternity, and post-surgery products also available.

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Are you considering your choice of wedding venue, this Spring? then congratulations! Having spent 16 enjoyable years hosting weddings, the team at The Secret Garden wedding marquee (Burwash Manor) would like to offer some thoughts and tips: Costs: what is included in your hire fee? are there additional charges? is the venue insured against cancellation?  Flexibility: how much scope is there for you to create your own special day? can you introduce your own caterer, florist, music?  Hire Period: how long do you have to prepare, decorate and enjoy the venue?  Communication: do you have a good rapport with and trust the wedding team?  Ceremony: can this be conducted at the venue? is there a happy alternative?  Accommodation: is there good accommodation, nearby, for your guests? (and you!)  Garden: do you have access to a garden/courtyard for children to let off steam, for photography and to just relax in the sunshine?  Parking: is it nearby and sufficient? is it secure overnight?

The Secret Garden’s pretty marquee and charming moated walled garden provide a magical setting for the perfect country wedding. With exclusive access for the whole weekend, couples have the freedom to create their own special day.

Our friendly and experienced team are, of course, on hand throughout.

Situated on a lovely farm with St. Peter’s church but a step away, the Secret Garden is truly a secret worth discovering. www.burwashweddings.com

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Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton, Cambridge (off j12, M11) Florist • Farm Shop & deli • Toys • Childrens’ clothing • Gifts • Art & crafts • Beauty Day Spa Vintage furniture • Cabinetmakers • Paint • Women’s fashion • Outdoor clothing • Butcher Persian carpets • Jewellery • Wine merchant • Garden furniture • Tea Rooms • Free parking

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Town Hall, Melbourn St, Royston SG8 7DA Book online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or buy from Royston Library

Saturday 8th 7.30PM. Anchorman 2 (15) Ron (Will Ferrell) and his news team are reunited and given the graveyard shift and a challenge. Ron comes up with a radical new idea to transform the news and that puts him at the top of the game once again. But how long will Ron’s newfound fame last? And will Brick finally find true love?

Friday 14th 7.30PM. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) Directed by and starring Ben Stiller as a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

Saturday 15th 3PM. Philomena (12A) Multi award nominated Philomena is the sentimental tale of an Irish lady (Judi Dench) trying to discover what happened to her son, who was taken away from her back in the mid-Fifties by Irish nuns who put him up for adoption to the USA. Aided by out of favour Journalist Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) she begins a quest to find out what happened to her son.

Saturday 15th 7.30PM. Nebraska (15) Starring Bruce Dern the winner of the Best Actor Award at the Canne Film Festival, and a film nominated for 5 Golden Globes and 4 BAFTA’s the charming Nebraska is the tale of an aging, booze-addled father who makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million-dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize.

Friday 21st 7.30PM. Mandela –Long Walk to Freedom (12A) Long Walk to Freedom is a chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. A thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed - an intimate portrait of the making of a modern icon.

Saturday 22nd 3PM. The Butler (12A) The Butler chronicles the story of Cecil Gaines (an African American) from his humble beginnings working on a plantation in the South, to his longstanding career as a butler in the White House, serving under eight different presidents. Based on Will Haygood’s article “A Butler Well Served by This Election”.

Saturday 22nd 7.30PM. All is Lost (12A) Action/Adventure/Drama Golden Globe Winner for Best Score, the fabulous All is Lost stars Robert Redford the singular character in a gripping film. After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face..

Friday 28th and Saturday 1st March 7.30PM. American Hustle (15)

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Four lane high wavy slide in funky cow print Tube slide Farm themed balance beams Duck pond ball pool Dedicated toddlers’ area with mini wavy slide Mini ball pool for tactile play Party packages and two party rooms catering for between 10 and 25 children Loyalty • Cafe with homemade food card rewards for regular visits

International Cliff Richard Tribute: CLIFF- AsIf Award Winning Elvis 2000 - Costa Blanca Best Tribute Act 2012 Support by Fiona McLean-Day FUNDRAISING FOR East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices APPEARING AT Orwell Village Hall (nr Royston) - 22nd Feb 2014 8pm Tickets £10 from Orwell Village Post Office Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon - 1st Mar 2014 8pm Tickets £10 from the Commemoration Hall

BURY LANE FUN BARN A10 Bypass, Melbourn Royston, Herts, SG8 6DF Tel: 01763 260418 www.burylanefunbarn.co.uk Mon - Sat : 9am - 6pm Sunday : 10.30am - 4.30pm

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Children are settled and happy... Deployment of both staff and resources are exceptionally good ensuring chil dren...have high levels of support as they play.

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SAUSAGES AND PUY LENTILS Serves 4

Ready in 40 minutes

if you fancy a change from the usual sausage and mash why not go Continental? Tasty Toulouse sausages wrapped in pancetta and served on a bed of flavoursome puy lentils make the perfect mid-week meal.

Ingredients:

• 225g puy lentils • 225g shallots, peeled and halved • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp brown sugar • 150ml vegetable stock • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 8 Toulouse or chunky pork sausages • 8 rashers pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, stretched with the back of a knife • 2 tsp clear honey • 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Place the lentils in a pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shallots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften. Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until the shallots are golden and caramelised.

Drain the lentils and add to the frying pan with the stock, vinegar and 2 tsp of the mustard. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are just tender. Stir occasionally and add a little more stock, if necessary.

While the lentils are cooking, wrap each sausage with a pancetta rasher. Cook under a medium-hot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until the sausages are almost cooked through. Mix together the rest of the mustard with the honey and brush over the sausages. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the pancetta is crisp.

Stir half the parsley into the lentils and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the lentils and sausages on warmed plates garnished with the remaining parsley.

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Aperitif on Arrival ~~ Salad of Pan Roasted Scallops, White Raisin and Caper Dressing Fillet of ‘Denham Estate’ Venison Carpaccio, Rocket and Redcurrants Pear, Walnut and Ricotta Tart, Mixed Leaves, Balsamic Dressing ~~ Pork Belly, Black Pudding Potato, Perfect Crackling, Parsnip Purée Chicken ‘Ballotine’, Sautée Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vine Tomatoes Pan Fried Sea Bass, Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Risotto with Baby Clams Ravioli of Basil, Pine Nuts and Parmesan, Butter and Brittle ~~ ‘First’ Forced Rhubarb Creme Brulée Lime and Stem Ginger Cheesecake ‘Menage à Trois’ Double Chocolate and Cherry Torte £29.95 per person

A warm welcome awaits at this traditional pub.

Food now being served Monday to Sunday lunch and evening.

Carvery on Sundays Daily specials.

All functions catered for, Wedding, Funerals, Birthdays

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1 Station Road, Baldock, Herts SG7 5BS 5 mins drive or train from Royston!

the ad hoc cocktail club Raspberry Mojito A fresh, zesty and spicy cocktail for the lovers! Enjoy our Raspberry Mojito this year with our Valentines menu, as we serve it up with a theatrical twist!

50ml Bacardi or white rum 4 raspberries two spoons of Demerara sugar 5 wedges of fresh lime 1 sprig of mint 50ml soda water crushed ice 1. In a tall glass add the limes, raspberries and sugar then squeeze out all of the juices using a muddling stick.

2. Place the mint leaves in your palm and slap your hands together, then throw into the glass. (Slapping the mint releases the oils with out bruising the leaves).

3. Add the Bacardi to the glass then fill with crushed ice.

4. Using a bar spoon stir the mixture until it is mixed well then add the soda water to finish.

5. Garnish with a sprig of mint and two long straws.

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Local Markets in February A growing independent, family-run business specialising in bespoke, homemade cheesecakes with a huge variety of flavours!

Chocolate Orange • Chilli Chocolate • Matchmakers • Malteasers • Strawberry • Cherry • Raspberry • Kiwi • Lemon • Blueberry •Baileys • Praline • Cookies & Cream • Mint Chocolate • Maple Pecan • To name but a few....

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Herts Country Market Wednesdays and Saturdays From 8am Corn Exchange, Royston Outdoor Market & Car Boot Sale Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm (Car boot sale to 12pm) 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 Orwell Pannier Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st February 10am - 2pm Orwell Village Hall

Farmers’ Market Wimpole 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th February from 10am - 4pm Wimpole Hall Shepreth Village Hall Market 4th Saturday monthly 10am - 12.30pm Village Hall Sandon Farmers’ Market 3rd Saturday monthly Sat 15th February 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School Croydon Village Market Last Sunday monthly Sun 23rd February 10.30am - 1pm Village Hall

Linton Farmers & Crafts Market 1st Saturday monthly Sat 1st February 9am - 12noon Linton Village College Fowlmere Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday monthly Sat 8th February 9am - 12noon Village Hall

Country food at its best ...

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.

Free* delivery service in Royston and local villages

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enjoy the ultimate steak dish made of succulent mature, prime English beef fillet topped with delicious chicken liver pate and mushrooms, enrobed in a case of rich puff pastry. Best served with simple steamed green beans and baby new potatoes

Knibbs is pleased to annouce that it recently

Order by Tuesday 11th february for Valentine’s day

Our opening hours are: Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday and Monday closed

10 Church Lane, Royston, Herts. SG8 9LG Tel: 01763 246316

opened a new farm shop at Manor Farm in Bourn. eaTs & drinKs FEBRUARY 14

NEW FARM SHOP IN BOURN

Knibbs is pleased to annouce that it recently opened a new farm shop at Manor Farm in Bourn.

This new shopping destination is situated adjacent to Abantu, an ethically run country café and tearoom, with an added bonus of selling unique hand crafted fairtrade gifts.

Manor Farm itself dates back to medieval times, and sits alongside a brook and old meadow with footpaths, making it an ideal place for a country walk.

High quality, locally reared whole or half lamb for sale Available all year round! From £7.50 to £8.50 per Kg

Knibbs’ famed meat pies are now made at Manor Farm and look out for range of ready to cook meals including beef wellingtons over the coming year.

Knibbs at Manor Farm, Alms Hill, Bourn CB23 2SH

Hogget and Mutton also available.

Delivered fresh for free within a 15 mile radius of Arrington.

To place your order or find out more: Phone: Jacob du Toit 07920 118039 Email: jacob@justlamb.co.uk Web site: www.justlamb.co.uk

The Three Tuns in Ashwell has undergone a complete refurbishment and is now being run by experienced 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!”

6 High Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire SG7 5NL 01462for 743343 Book now Valentine’s Day info@thethreetunsashwell.co.uk Monday - Friday Lunchwww.thethreetunsashwell.co.uk 12-3pm, Dinner 6-10pm

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PROUD OF OUR THATCHED PROPERTIES

Figures show, that in the UK, we have more thatched properties than any other European country, approximately 60,000.

Thatch is a natural insulator and properties are usually warm in the winter months and cooler in the summer.

Thatch is not as flammable as many people believe, and the vast majority of thatched property fires are in fact linked to wood burning stoves and faulty chimneys with poorly unsealed or unmaintained flues.

Insurance premiums are higher than average in part because the cost of repair is higher for a thatched property.

It is therefore important to manage these properties with careful consideration, and the inclusion of appropriate smoke detection systems are installed within the roof space.

There are approximately 1000 Thatchers at work within the UK, working predominately in the south of the country. Thatchers tend to add a personal identification mark within the ridge line of the thatch. This is usually a decorative feature, which can take the shape of a bird as an example.

Safety Features Most thatched roof insurers will require that the property must have a full electrical wiring survey, which is usually carried out every 5 to 10 years, and must be completed by a NICEIC approved electrician.

Be aware of the risks The local fire brigade may also be able to visit the property, and offer advice on additional fire precautions, which may include items like smoke detectors, fire blankets and fire extinguishers.

For larger thatched homes or for thatched properties that are in isolated areas, location of the mains water supply is recorded and checked to ensure the fire brigade has a sufficient supply of water to deal with a major fire.

Chimney Linings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these come in different materials from clay pots, flexible lining and rigid steel and should be fitted by a qualified HEATAS engineer.

Chimney Sweeping is a fundamental part of the maintenance and should be completed on an annual basis, especially when the fire is used on a regular basis. Chimney sweeps work within their local communities, and where more than one property needs the service undertaking, smaller communities may be able to negotiate a discount. Another benefit of having all neighbouring chimneys swept at the same time is that it gives peace of mind.

It may also be worth knowing, that since the 1700s it is thought to be good luck if a chimney sweep attends your wedding. The Chimney Sweep would shake the hand of the groom, and give the bride a kiss of good luck! Saffron Insurance, Kneesworth Street, Royston 01799 582244

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How Do You Protect Your Thatched Property?

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Free to list! email lucy@townhousepublishing.co.uk by 15th of the month

Give Blood

Garage Sale,

Dance-Beat: Reflection

Woodlands and Folly Walk

Hall Window Dedication Service

Royston Lions Quiz Night

Sat 2nd Feb, 3pm Ashwell URC

Sat 8th Feb, 8pm With bar and raffle Teams of up to 8 Market Hill Rooms Contact: 01763 231492

Fusion Dance Centre’s: Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow

Environ Taster Facial Experience

Tots session open afternoon

Blue Skies Big Band Charity Concert

Royston Town Hall, Thurs 30th Jan & Thurs 27th March, 1 – 3.215pm & 4.30 – 7pm Sat 1st – Sun 2nd Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Wed 5th Feb, 11am – 6pm Free treatment Booking essential Harmony Day Spa, Baldock St, Royston 01763 448197

Alan Ayckbourn’s Absent Friends Wed 5th – Sat 8th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Talk: The Tudor Re-creation at Kentwell Hall

Thurs 6th Feb, 8pm Illustrated talk by Honor Ridout

By Royston & District Local History Society Royston Town Hall Contact: 01763 242677

Icknield Walk School Open Morning

Fri 7th Feb, 9.30 – 11am You can visit our nursery and see the children in action, no appointments necessary Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston

Royston Town Mayor’s Quiz Night

Fri 7th Feb, 7pm Max 8 per team Bar and raffle Bookings: 01763 245484, admin@ roystontowncouncil.gov.uk

“Tunes and Spoons” Evening Fri 7th Feb, 7.30pm Favourite music and delicious desserts Proceeds shared between the church and Homestart Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Tickets: 01763 208381

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Sat 8th Feb, 9 – 11.30am Local foods and crafts, refreshments, free parking Fowlmere Village Hall Contact: 01763 208364

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Sat 8th & Sun 9th Feb, 10am – 3pm 13 Howard Road, Meldreth Sat 8th Feb, 1.30pm Free guided 3 mile walk Wimpole Estate

Wed 12th Feb, 2 – 3pm Queens Road Playgroup, Queens Road, Royston

Strictly Cambridge

Wed 12pm, 7.45 - 9.45pm Join us at the Guildhall as guests of the Mayor of Cambridge for a demonstration by the Cambridge University DanceSport Team in support of Blue Smile Tickets: 01223 314725 info@ bluesmileproject.org

Reed Gardening Club

Wed 12th Feb, 8pm British Coastal Wildlife and Landscapes With Mr Kaufman-Wright Reed Village Hall

Parent/Toddler Session open afternoon Thurs 13th Feb, 1.30 – 2.30pm Queens Road Playgroup, Queens Road, Royston

“Love – How Dramatic is That?”

Thurs 13th Feb, 8pm With Kathy Young, director of our local CADS amateur drama group Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Secondhand Book Sale

Sat 15th Feb, 11am - 2pm The Friends of Royston Museum will be providing coffee and cake while you search out some bargain books Royston & District Local Museum Contact: 01763 242587, roystonmuseum@waitrose.com

Sat 15th – Sun th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Sat 15th Feb, 7.30pm Swing music from the 30s, 40s & 50s, in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road Tickets: 01763 241217

Jazz Night

Sat 15th Feb, 8pm With Rosie Val and The Cambridge Jazz Co Licensed bar, tickets include a buffet Fowlmere Village Hall Tickets: 01763 208408

Pool Party

Sat 15th Feb, 7 – 8.10pm Open to all ages Booking necessary North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Road, Letchworth Bookings: 07979 345858

Everything but the Squeak Week

Mon 17th – Fri 21st Feb Come to Audley End and watch Mrs Crocombe prepare a whole host of traditional Victorian pork recipes as she includes everything but the squeak in her unusual creations Audley End

Herts Young Mariners Base

Gerry Cross the Mersey Thus 13th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Mon 17th – Fri 21st Feb, 9.30am – 12noon Activity day, includes canoeing, archery, climbing and more Booking essential Information: www.hymb.com

The Straits

Stars of Tomorrow

Sandon Farmers’ Market

Pottery Painting

Fri 14th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200 Sat 15th Feb 9.30am - 12noon Sandon Primary School Back after a break for Christmas!

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Mon 17th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200 Tues 18th Feb, 10am Angels support group have arranged a pottery painting session for Angels children Bookings will be first come first served The Greenside Studios, Stevenage Bookings: 07979 345858

Abbamania

Tues 18th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363200

Detox Your Make Up Bag

Tues 18th Feb, 1 – 4pm VIP make up event One to one session to receive in depth knowledge behind your make up bag and how to use it Deposit required, bookings essential Hush Skin & Beauty, Royston High street Contact: 01763 249438

British Schools Museum

Wed 19th Feb, 10am – noon Maypole dancing & English country dancing for children over 6 Singing games for younger ones 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

Russian State Ballet & Opera House – Carmen Wed 19th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363200

Cambridge Museums

Wed 19th Feb, 4.30 – 8.30pm A mixture of free drop-in and bookable events will take place from 4.30pm in twelve venues across the city of Cambridge #CamTwilight

Medium Ronnie Buckingham Wed 19th Feb, 8pm Tickets to include light nibbles The Heath Sports Club, Royston

Little Red Riding Hoodie

Thurs 20th – Sat 22nd Feb, 7.30pm each night, 2.30pm Sat matinee The game gal as you’ve never seen her before! A Pantomime, written and directed by Sarah Harrison Mirth, music, mayhem – and Morris dancing…how can you possibly afford to miss it?

Presented by The Morden Players Steeple Morden Village Hall Tickets: 01763 852830

Russian State Ballet & Opera House – La Traviata Thurs 20th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363200

A Night of Dirty Dancing – The Ultimate Tribute Show

Fri 21st Feb Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363200

Trampolining

Fri 21st Feb, 2.30 – 3.30pm Angels support group have arranged a trampolining session for Angels children & their siblings Hitchin Boys School Gym, Grammar School Walk, Hitchin Bookings: 07979 345858

Private Peaceful

Fri 21st Feb, 7pm Scamp Theatre present the story of a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn Broxbourne Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BE Contact: 01992 441946

Reiki Level 2 Course

Sun 23rd & Mon 24th Feb, 10am – 4.30pm The Level 2 course will enhance your experience of Reiki further, intensify the energy flow & your ability to achieve specific healing results for yourself and others Garden Room, Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living, Letchworth Contact: 01462 622852

Jumble Sale

Sat 22nd Feb, 2pm With Orwell W.I. Orwell Village Hall Contact: 01223 207758

The Elvis Years

Sat 22nd Feb Gorden Craig Theatre Box Office: 01438 363200

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash

Wed 26th & Thurs 27th Feb Gorden Craig Theatre, Stevenage Box Office: 01438 363200

Green Fingers Garden Club

Wed 26th Feb, 7.30pm There will be a talk by Barry Kaufman Wright on Pond and River Life Coombes Community Centre, Royston Contact: 01763 244424

Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane Thurs 27th Feb, 8pm With Sarah Russell, Curator from the Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Royston Folk Club

Fri 28th Feb, 7.30pm The Dude Coopers Band, support is Woodcut The Old Bull Inn, Royston Contact/tickets: 01763 249296, www.roystonfolk.org

Fowlmere Playgroup Thrift

Sat 1st March, 9.30 – 11.30am Sale of good condition baby, children’s and maternity clothes, baby equipment, books and toys Fowlmere Village Hall

Fairtrade Fortnight

Sat 1st March With Coffee Morning and sales of Fairtrade goods Royston Methodist Church, Queen’s Road

Royston Great Pancake Race Sat 1st March, 10.30am

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Refreshments available from the church Teams of up to 4 Royston Priory Memorial Gardens Contact: 01223 207213

Golf/Spa Charity Days

Fri 14th March Nicola Emmerson Memorial days Tickets include food and refreshments Hanbury Manor Contact/bookings: www. thenicolaemmersontrust.co.uk

BVC Book Sale

Sat 15th March, 10am – 2pm With homemade cakes and refreshments Bassingbourn Village College

Savoy Jazz Men

Sat 15th March, 7.30pm 2 course Hot Supper, Bar and raffle Reed Village Hall Reservations: 01763 848481

Throughout the month Doctor Faustus

Until Sat 1st Feb The Marlowe Society celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Marlowe’s birth with Doctor Faustus Cambridge Arts Theatre Box Office: 01223 503333

Melbourn and District Photographic Club

Local photographers are welcome to join this friendly club meeting Tues, 7.30pm 4th Feb, Lecture: The Pacific North West, Adrian Stone 11th Feb, Competition: Prints 18th Feb, Club evening, “And now for something completely different”!

25th Feb, Competition: Projected Images 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

The Art of Mike Dobson

Until Sat 15th March, 10am – 4.45pm An exhibition of the varied work of local artist Mike Dobson featuring portraits of well known faces, aircraft and animals Royston and District Museum, Lower King Street, Royston Contact: 01763 242587

Coaching & NLP at Amber Health

Goal-setting workshops Life skills workshops 1 to 1 sessions & programmes Enquiries: 07837 810268, silke@ silkeendacottcoaching

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LEARN HOW TO MEND YOUR BROKEN ITEMS If you have items that need mending - bikes, clothes, jewellery, toys, tools, electrical and IT equipment including printers, small pieces of furniture - what do you do with them? Take them to the recycling centre? Of course not - you bring them along to Royston’s first Repair Café - a free event where you can learn how to mend your broken items.

It’s simple - bring an item (only one per person please) that you think still has life in it. The item will be assessed and, if it can be mended there and then, you’ll be shown how to do it.

Note: this is a clinic not a hospital - if it needs more attention we’ll refer you to a local repair business - we are not a replacement for the professionals!

Royston’s first Repair Café is happening on Sunday 9th February at Meridian School. Join us between 10am and 2pm - the event is free but please book in advance at https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/royston-repair-cafe-tickets-9844376796 so we know what item you’ll be bringing.

For local updates and other information about repair and re-use go to www.facebook.com/RoystonRepairCafe

Origins of the royston repair Cafe...

2014 marks the Royston Freecycle Group’s 10th anniversary year. Since 2004 we’ve kept over 30,000 items in use and out of landfill and we’re proud to have over 5,000 members in and around Royston. Royston Freecycle Group is run by 5 volunteer moderators and troubleshooters putting in approx 2 hours each a week.

The Royston Repair Cafe is an extension of that interest in keeping items in use, saving people money in hard times, and changing attitudes to consumption and waste..

The Repair Cafe idea has come over from the Netherlands. There are currently eight in the UK – Royston’s will be the 9th and the first in Hertfordshire and the first across the East of England.

For most people with a broken item (unless it’s still under guarantee) it remains that way ready to be thrown out (hopefully at the recycling centre) or you promise ‘Don’t worry, I’ll get it mended’ as someone trips over it for a third time. When it comes to electrical equipment people are rightly cautious about taking a look themselves and some are even reluctant to change a fuse. But professional repairers are not always easy to find and, when you do, they need to charge a minimum fee just to take a look.

It can be costly just to discover your watch is

beyond repair!

The Repair Cafe works like this. The Repair Cafe is a free community event –and people bring along items that need mending – bikes, toys, clothes, jewellery, small items of furniture, tools, electrical items including IT hardware and printers. The broken items are assessed by a volunteer repairer - someone who knows what they’re talking about. If the item can be repaired there and then... the person bringing the item is shown how to mend it! That’s important – it’s about people gaining skills and confidence as well as bringing an item back into use. Obviously this wouldn’t apply to the most technical repairs or where health and safety is a major issue.

Working with repair businesses...

We should stress that the repair cafe is a clinic not a hospital and we are not about putting local commercial repairers out of business.

This means that only relatively minor repairs can be undertaken at the Repair Cafe event. If assessment establishes that an item is repairable but is a big job, we’ll be recommending and referring to local repairer businesses. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a ‘Royston Repairers’ list which is on the Royston Repair Cafe Facebook page.

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Panto season isnt over yet, with the Morden Players performing Red Riding Hoodie, a pantomime, written and directed by best-selling author Sarah Harrison.

As the Morden Players explain, “In this, our new take on the old tale of Red Riding Hood, she doesn’t visit her old Gran as often as she should…”

In fact, she’s a bit of a tearaway, the despair of her hard-pressed Dad, and the spirited Granny Gruntlepants, and more than a match for the Big Bad Wolf (a bit of a softie at heart).

And then there’s Jedediah Toptrouser the lusty gamekeeper, posh boy Lord Peregrine Downton-Toffsides and Jemima Jugs the bighearted barmaid, to name but a few… Not to mention Mad Morris and the Minors, cutting a caper at every opportunity!

The Morden Players are proud to present an original panto with all the traditional music, mirth and mayhem plus a dash of modern fun. The cast of thirty ranges in age from seven to seventy-plus, in roles ranging from the well silly to the completely bonkers.

The Walkers Partnership Solicitors THE WALKERS PARTNERSHIP SOLICITORS DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A WILL OR REVISE YOUR EXISTING WILL? If so, please take advantage of our reduced rate wills offer.

Please note that reduced rate wills will be available every week day from 8.00am until 6.00pm, and on Tuesday evenings until 8.00pm, by appointment only.

Also on the Saturday mornings of 1st AND 15th FEBRUARY, again by appointment only: Reduced rates are:Double Wills - £210.00 plus VAT Single Will - £125.00 plus VAT

Home visits are also available at NO EXTRA CHARGE within a 20 mile radius of Royston For more information please contact:-

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7.30pm every evening, plus 2.30pm on Saturday; 20th, 21st and 22nd February, at Steeple Morden Village Hall.

Tickets £5.50 (Concessions £4.50) available from Steeple Morden Post Office or theTicket Hotline 01763 852830.

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What’s different now is that you don’t have to wait for a bootcamp to start. You can now start your Flexible 30 day bootcamp whenever it suits YOU! You will be given all the support you need from personal consultations to round the clock help and advice.

There is also a nutritional pack available including a 30-day meal planner!

Why is it so affordable compared to other bootcamps?

By incorporating the training element of your 30 day bootcamp into our usual class timetable means that we can keep the costs down for you without the overheads of providing separate classes and allows you the flexibility of starting your 30 days whenever YOU want.

Our classes already run at the most popular times and because there are so many days and times to choose from, it means you can experience our exceptional training at a very affordable price!

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Royston & District Volunteer Centre is working with Voluntary Organisations, Community Groups and Sports Clubs in Royston to ensure that volunteers from the local community involved in delivering their services are valued, supported and receive a warm welcome, in their Six Points to Excellence initiative.

This Hertfordshire-wide initiative endorses excellence in Volunteer Management to help successfully recruit, retain and value volunteers. There are 6 sections: • Planning for volunteer involvement • Recruitment • Induction • Support and safety • Training and Personal Development • Involving, Rewarding and Recognising Volunteers The sign up process is simple: All you need to do is complete a simple checklist available by email from Royston Volunteer Centre on info@roystonvolunteer.org.uk or by post by telephoning us on 01763 243020

Our latest sign up is:

North Herts District Council- Children’s Services Play and Sport who run the Burns Road Hangout Youth Club which runs from 3.30-6pm every term time Tuesday at Coombes Community Centre. If you are interested in volunteering as a Youth Club Assistant with them please contact The Volunteer Centre on info@roystonvolunteer. org.uk 01763 243020

HYPNOBIRTHING ROYSTON AND BALDOCK

Complete HypnoBirthing Antenatal Classes helping you to birth as nature intended, safely, calmly, easily and beautifully.

NOW IN ROYSTON at Royston Complementary Health Centre Group or Private Classes with limited availability.

Benefits also extend postnatally including high APGAR scores for baby, diminishes PND, easier feeding & sleeping, greater bonding and much more!

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Kathleen Harry B.Sc. (Hons.) Ost. Susanna Collins B.Sc., D.O., M.S.C.C. Experienced cranial osteopaths We use gentle techniques to treat people of all ages For more information or to book an appointment phone 01763 261716

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

CATalyst (Community Action Together) in Melbourn are looking for cheerful volunteers with good organisational skills to coordinate and run a weekly over 60s Luncheon club and organise social events Healthwatch Cambridgeshire are just starting up and are looking for Outreach Workers to listen to local people and find out what they think about local health and social care services and give their feedback to take to decision makers Wood Green, the Animals Charity are looking for Shop Sales Assistants to support their Charity Shop at Heydon to raise vital funds for the Charity’s work supporting and re-homing animals.

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THE FAMILY JUDO CLUB! Spaces are available on the next beginner course at Roysia Middle School Meeting on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. The Club, where Commonwealth Bronze medallist Rebecca Bayliss started her Judo career, and where a host of National and Area level Champions were and are members, continues to coach the very best in etiquette and discipline Ring us for a place for your child, and come along and join in the ‘tea and coffee’ club for watching parents!

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STRATEGY YES, PLANNING NO?

A lot of business owners I meet acknowledge that strategy is important. But almost all of them find thinking about it is a bit scary, because it forces them to confront an uncertain future.

And it’s even scarier to actually decide upon a strategy, because that involves making decisions and choosing one course of action over another, gambling that the outcome will be the right one.

JULIAN BERRY Some managers will deal with uncomfortable ‘strategy’ by turning it into more-comfortable ‘planning’; spending hours exploring all the alternatives and preparing detailed plans and forecasts. However, mistaking planning for strategy is a very common and undesirable mistake – true strategy is not about eliminating risk, but increasing the odds of success.

An article I read recently in Harvard Business Review suggested that strategy is not the perfect result of hours of research and modelling – instead it’s the result of a simple, rough and ready process of addressing ‘where you will play, and how you will win’, as well as thinking through what it would take to achieve what you want, and then assessing whether it is realistic to try.

Most managers over-estimate their ability to predict the future, so they tend to plan in an overprecise way, creating what management author, Henry Mintzberg called deliberate strategy. He believes that what’s more important is emergent strategy, which consists of a company’s responses to a variety of unanticipated events.

My advice is not to try and predict the future, make your best guess based on experience and move forward. Know what to look out for in order to spot circumstances changing, and when they do, fine-tune your deliberate strategy accordingly. And the more of this you do, the better at it you will get.

And your strategy should focus on one key thing; the most important thing in any business, what no business can survive without, the cash-generators – customers!

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JOHNSON MATTHEY STAFF HELP OUT

Staff from Johnson Matthey in Royston ensured a very happy Christmas to Home-Start families in Royston and South Cambridgeshire when they donated food hampers and presents for children. 29 hampers and 60 individually wrapped presents were donated. Present tags such as ‘boy 5, girl 3 or baby’ were hung on the Christmas tree in reception at the Johnson Matthey offices in Royston. Members of staff then bought presents, wrapped them and attached the tags. These were added to the food from donated hampers and delivered to the families in time for Christmas by Home-Start volunteers and staff. The families made a large thank you card and sent individual cards and texts to express their gratitude for the gifts. One family wrote “Thank you Johnson Matthew for my son’s present he takes his police station everywhere with him, including to bed and the hamper was lovely. Thank you again”.

Home-Start supports local families with young children who are experiencing difficulties in their family life. These can include mental or physical health problems for parents or children, financial difficulties, isolation, domestic abuse, stress or crisis. Our carefully selected and trained volunteers visit families every week in the family home to offer crucial support for families in need.

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HOMes & gardens

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

ASHWELL MUSEUM

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

ASHWELL PLAYGROUP

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

BARKWAY

4 PAWS DOG TRAINING CLUB

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 Chrissy4paws@yahoo. co.uk www.4pawsdogtrainingclub.co.uk

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

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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

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BUNTINGFORD

BELL RINGING

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

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

BARRINGTON

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

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

Contact: Shelagh 01763 849401

HAPPY BUNNIES NURSERY SCHOOL

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.

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

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

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

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME

Thursdays, 2 - 2.30pm, Bassingbourn Community Book Café in The LimesCrossroads CareEvery 2nd Mon, BVC Community Centre, a chance to meet with other carers of adults. Contact Jean or Claire 01480 499091

FRIDAY FRIENDLY FRESHMENTS

Fri’s 10.30am-12.30pm Tea/coffee, biscuits, raffle - great prizes. Limes Community Centre, Bassingbourn

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

BUNTINGFORD & DISTRICT CAGE BIRD SOCIETY

BUNTINGFORD RAILWAY AND LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

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

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HERON BOOK GROUP

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

KNIT BARLEY

GUILDEN MORDEN

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

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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

KELSHALL

HILLSIDE CLAY PIGEON CLUB

Kelshall off the A505. Open to non members & members. Sporting, Skeet, D.T.L 07779 263314 for details

OWLETS (BABIES & TODDLERS)

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

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 PLAYGROUP

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.

MELBOURN SQUASH CLUB

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

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.

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

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

THE MORDEN PLAYERS

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

MELDRETH GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB

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MELDRETH PRE-SCHOOL

Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm, lunch club until 1.30pm.

Therfield VH. High quality care & education for children aged 2yrs 4 mths - rising 5’s, using jolly phonics Tracey Hensman 07803902972

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

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

THERFIELD VILLAGE PRE- SCHOOL

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

THRIPLOW & FOWLMERE WI

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

WHADDON NIKKI’S FITNESS

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

WIMPOLE

MOTHER GOOSE PRE SCHOOL

REED GARDENING CLUB

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

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

SANDON

ROYSTON

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

Contact: 01763 287 238

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

SANDON CYGNETS PRE-SCHOOL

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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

CHERRYHOMES TRUST

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

Loans, grants, practical help & guidance can be provided. Sally Crane on 07716 121 333 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.

CORVUS AMATEUR DRAMA SOCIETY (CADS) Royston’s amateur drama group, performing since the 1940s and open to anyone aged 15+. Quarterly meetings as advertised. We welcome all interested parties! Tamsin Cowley 01763 244927 www. cadsroyston.org.uk

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

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

FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP OF ROYSTON

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

G - STARS

(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

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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

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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

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

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.

ROYSTON & DISTRICT MOTOR CYCLE CLUB

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.

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)

LADIES CIRCLE

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 – all that’s us! We welcome new membership enquiries www.roystonrotary.com or call Jonathan Berks 01763 226178

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

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

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

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

S.Hillman@enabling-growth.com

ROYSTON BUSINESS NETWORK – RBN

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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.

ROYSTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

ROYSTON CHORAL SOCIETY

ROYSTON & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

ROYSTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB

ROYSTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

ROYSTON CRICKET CLUB

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

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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

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ROYSTON GOLF CLUB

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

ROYSTON HEATH ARCHERY CLUB

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

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 RUGBY CLUB

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

ROYSTON RUNNERS

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 SATURDAY MORNING SCHOOL

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 LIONS CLUB

2nd and 4th Weds each month at The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston Part of the world’s largest service organisation. We serve the community and have fun too! Contact: Keith on 01763 231492 or e-mail

ROYSTON MERIDIAN MEN’S KEEP FIT CLASS

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.

Website : http://speakoutclubroyston.yolasite.com Email: speakoutstrokeclub@gmail.com

Mon’s 7.30 – 9.30pm, Meridian school gym. We follow a well tried session, including: warm up, basketball, circuit training, football and volley ball (occasionally tennis, indoor cricket and hockey).

Ray Munden 01763 241217 or Email grayowl@ care4free.net

ROYSTON SPIRITUAL AWARENESS

For free support after early/late miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, call 07906 559756 or email mcsupport@ virginmedia.com. Monthly support group meetings and annual service of remembrance in May at the Wesley Church, Cambridge.

Mon, Wed & Fri 6-8pm, Leisure Centre. Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club enters teams in local galas and competitions.roystonswimmingclub@hotmail.co.uk www.roystonswimmingclub.co.uk

ROYSTON MISCARRIAGE SUPPORT

ROYSTON NETBALL CLUB

Friendly sociable club who are always happy to welcome new members. Training takes place on a Wednesday evening from 7.30 until 9pm. Tracey Stimson, 01763 247634

ROYSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Thursday evenings at Icknield Walk School from 7.30pm to 10pm. New members always welcome.

Andrew Fox, 01763 222856

ROYSTON POWER KITERS

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

Thurs, Royston Town Hall, room 11, 8pm. For those who wish to learn more about spiritualism and mediumship under the guidance of an experienced teacher. 3rd Fri monthly, 8pm, a visiting medium.

Judy Moule 01223 503345.

ROYSTON SWIMMING CLUB

ROYSTON TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Thurs 7.30 - 10.30pm at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston. Play competitive table tennis with 6 teams of varying ability in the North Herts League Fred Bendall, 01763 230050 or Gordon Barnes, Club Secretary 01763 249713 or secretary@roystonttc.com. www.roystonttc.com

ROYSTON TENNIS CLUB

Have 6 floodlit courts at Heath Sports Centre, Therfield Heath. Full LTA tennis & coaching programmes available with social & fun sessions.

Public courts can be booked via Heath Sports (01763 2436130). For full club details www.roystontennis. co.uk. Club Secretary, Christine Knight 01763 261676

ROYSTON RACKETS BADMINTON CLUB ROYSTON TIME BANK 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

A mixed, friendly and official Rounders England club for adults and children 14+. Training every Sunday 7-8pm, first session free then £3 pay as you play.

Outdoors April - Sept, Royston Heath. Indoors Oct - March, Royston Leisure Centre. Contact Vicky Bacon (Secretary) on 07943 862485 or email roystonrounders@hotmail.co.uk

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 YOUNG VOICES

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/

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.

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 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 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.

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ROYSTON ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB ROYSTON WRITERS CIRCLE Mon to Thurs 5.30-11pm, Fri 5.30-11.30pm, Sat 4-11.30pm & 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.

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/

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In the garden... February

Winter is a fantastic time to appreciate bulbs and birches in the garden. Here are just a few of my favourites.

Gallanthus nivalis, the common snowdrop, is very pretty planted on mass in a garden. They multiple readily over the years and can be easily divided. To begin establishing snowdrops the best way is to buy them in the green in the spring. They like well drained, fertile soil, in sun or shade. There are many named cultivars, but the common snowdrop is a great starting point.

Eranthis hyemalis, winter aconite, looks great as a carpet of yellow at this time of year. Plant as tubers in the autumn under deciduous shrubs and trees in your garden. I love to use them in my garden designs under deciduous trees to create a mass of yellow flowers. They like well drained, fertile soil, in sun or shade.

Cyclamen coum produces lovely white and pink flowers at this time of year. It is a tuber that is best grown in well drained, humus rich soil in partial shade. It makes a great carpet of flowers underneath deciduous trees, when planted on mass.

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ is one of my favourite birches. It has fantastic white bark that jumps out at you on a cold winter day. It makes a fantastic specimen tree or is excellent in a small grouping for the larger garden. I like to use multi stem varieties in my garden designs, they grow more slowly as there are numerous stems and take up less height. They like well drained, fertile soil, in sun or partial shade.

Betula albosinensis ‘Pink Champagne’ is another beautiful birch. It has a pink tinge to its bark colour as the name suggests. As it matures the bark has a lovely peeling characteristic. Good as a specimen tree for the larger garden as its mature height can be around 15metres.

Betula utilis ‘Nepalese Orange’ is a good peeling barked birch. As the name suggests it has an orange tint to the bark. The peeling bark is hard to resist when you see it unravelling from the trunk.

This would be most suitable as a specimen tree for a larger garden as the mature height is around 15 metres.

Two great places to see bulbs and birches are the University Botanic Garden Cambridge and Anglesey Abbey. The birches at the end of the winter garden at Anglesey Abbey are a must see at this time of year. Both have good coffee shops to enjoy afterwards, so wrap up and get out into the garden!

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Heritage Barn, Grange Farm, Newmarket Road, Flint Cross, Royston Herts SG8 7PR

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ACCOMMODATION

The Old Bull Inn, Royston The Chequers Hillside House Royston The Fox and Duck, Therfield

CHURCHES

Litlington Village Hall Meldreth Village Hall Melbourn UR Church Hall Reed Village Hall Royal British Legion Royston Conservative Club 01462 894756 Royston Golf Club 07923 883438 Royston Methodist Hall lettings@royston-methodist.org.uk 01763 244836 Royston Town FC 01763 245571 01440 761241 St Mary’s Church Hall, Royston 01763 853217 Shepreth Village Hall 01763 852883 Steeple Morden Village Hall 01763 246799 The Old Bull Inn, Royston 01763 852118 Town Hall and Market Hill Rooms 01763 261650 Thriplow Village Hall 01763 260295 Whaddon Village Hall 01763 242003 01763 244788 01763 247551 01763 287246

01763 852809 01763 262512 01763 246458 01763 848303 01763 244560 01763 246427 01763 242696

Ashwell United Reformed Church Churches Together in Royston & Dis. Bassingbourn Parish Church 07795 820127/ Bassingbourn URC 07772 086709 Fowlmere United Reformed Church 01763 243117 Guilden Morden Parish Church 01763 261183 Guilden Morden Congregational Church 01763 853073 Open House Project 01763 242003 Ignite Community Church 01763 245484 Melbourn Baptist Church 01223 839788 Melbourn Parish Church 01223 207703 Melbourn United Reformed Church 01763 262346 HEALTH Meldreth Parish Church NHS Direct 24-hour helpline 01763 260295 111 Revelation Youth Church, Meldreth 01763 262440 LEISURE Royston Catholic Church SMS 07873 01763 243117 Bassingbourn Sports Centre 01763 242344 X 262 455637 Royston Ignite Community Church 01763 852118 Melbourn Sports Centre 01763 263313 Royston Methodist Church 01763 256816 LIBRARY Royston Parish Church 01763 246371 Royston Library 01438 737333 Royston Spiritualist Church 01223 503345 OPTICIANS St Marys Church, Ashwell 01462 742 601 J. Oliver Radley Opticians 01763 273300 Therfield Chapel 01763 287220 POLICE STATION Therfield Parish Church 01763 287364 Royston Police Station Trinity Life Church 01438 757908 01763 230350 Non Emergency Number Thriplow Parish Church 101 01763 208132 TOWN CENTRE CONTACTS United Benefice of Barkway, Reed and Buckland with Barley 01763 848077 Steve Barrett Markets Manager CITIZENS ADVICE 01763 245484 Geraint Burnell - Town Centre Manager Citizens Advice Bureau, Royston 01763 248564 08444 111444

TRANSPORT

DENTISTS

Ashwell Dental The Dentist, Buntingford Priory Dental Centre, Royston Market Hill Dental Care, Royston Royston Dental Suite The Royston Dental Practice Melbourne Dental Practise

DOCTORS

Ashwell Barley Bassingbourn The Health Centre, Royston Market Hill Surgery, Royston Melbourn Roysia Surgery, Royston

HALLS

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All Saints’ Community Hall, Melbourn Ashwell UR Church Hall Ashwell Village Hall Barkway Village Hall Barley Town House Bassingbourn Village College Coombes Community Centre Eternit Sports and Social Club Fordham Memorial Hall, Therfield Fowlmere Village Hall Greneway School, Royston The Guide Hut, Royston Ashwell Village Hall

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01462 742353 01763 271695 01763 246677 01763 244298 01763 244805 01763 243268 01763 262034

National Rail Enquiries Royston & District Community Transport

UTILITIES

08457 484950 01763 245228

Anglian Water (Sewerage) Emergencies 08457 145145 Electricity -Emergency & loss of supply 0800 783 8838 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Household Waste Recycling Centres Royston Beverley All year daily, Close, off York Way, Royston SG8 5HF 8am - 4pm Thriplow Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambs SG8 7HZ 08444 994777 Open daily 8am - 5pm, Summer Open daily 8am 01763 848244 - 4pm, Winter. (1 October-31 March) 08444 994778 Three Valleys Water 0845 782 3333 01763 242981 VETS 01763 248111 Royston Veterinary Centrer 01763 242221 01763 260220 Melbourn Veterinary Surgery 01763 262696 VOLUNTEERING 01763 243166 Volunteer Centre, Royston and District, Royston Hospital, 01763 243020 01763 269977 London Road, Royston, Herts SG8 9EN. 01462 742757 07805 216869 01763 848347 01763 849488 01763 246136 01763 248081 01763 260250 01763 287549 08704 649200 01763 243650 01763 245914 07805 216869

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L I M I T E D N H S P L A C E S AVA I L A B L E To find out more or to book your appointment, call or visit us.

01462 742 353

01223 843 567

www.ashwelldental.com

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Email: info@greatshelforddental.com

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