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Royston and District Museum and Art Gallery

Illustrating and interpreting the history of Royston and its district through collections and other resources to encourage the local community, to actively participate in the collection, research and presentation of our local heritage.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm

Royston and District Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL

01763 242587

Two afternoon painting sessions monthly, friendly, sociable atmosphere. Nine professional art demonstrations in various media and two exhibitions per year. New members welcome.

First and third Tuesdays, 2 - 4pm.

Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston  SG8 7JL

Contact Peter Morgan, 01763 261808

Outdoor bowling between April & Sept for ages of 12 years and over.

Green Drift, Royston  SG8 5BX

01763 248466
Royston Bridge Club

Friendly bridge club, affiliated to the English Bridge Union, playing duplicate bridge using computer-generated pre-dealt hands. Free refreshments. Visiting pairs welcome. Also a 'find-a-partner' facility for both members and non-members.
We play every Thursday at 7.30pm. Please arrive by 7.25pm at the latest.
Coombes Room, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

Full Contact details for the club can be found under the Information tab on the club website

 

Royston Business Breakfast Club

An informal business breakfast networking event organised by Royston Chamber of Commerce.

For more details email: info@roystonchamber.org

Royston Catholic Church

Various services

Melbourn Road, Royston, Herts

 

01763 243117
Royston Cave

Royston Cave is an enigma. No records of its age or purpose exist.

Some theories suggest it was used by the Knights Templars, others by King James I and the Freemasons. Discovered by accident in 1742, Royston Cave has continued to baffle visitors for centuries. Man-made and beehive shaped; the cave is cut 30ft into the chalk that underlies Royston’s ancient crossroad, Ermine Street and Icknield Way.

The cave contains an extensive range of medieval wall carvings representing the Crucifixion, the Holy Family and several saints including St Katherine, St Laurence and St Christopher.

Only open on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from the first weekend in April through until last weekend in September.

Entry by guided tour only.

See website for details.

Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BZ

01763 242587
Royston Chess Club

All levels novice to county standard. 3 teams in Herts League, 2 teams in Cambs League (champions since 2012), 1 team in local league. Also friendly games, competitions & training.

Mondays, 7.30pm (September - June).

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

Kevin Clark, 01763 243370
Royston Choral Society

Very friendly choir with range of ability and age. No audition, just come along to an open rehearsal.
Details on website.
A wide repertoire of music from all centuries. All welcome.
Tuesdays, 7.45pm - 9.45pm.
St John the Baptist (Parish Church), Royston,  SG8 7BP

Huw Jenkins, 07855 311192
Royston Community Association

A voluntary organisation formed in 1976 to promote social, welfare and recreational activities for people of all ages living in Royston and the surrounding area. The RCA run the Coombes Community Centre.

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

01763 248081
Royston Community Breakfast Club

If you are active in the Royston & District Community, this is a group of charity group leaders, councillors, local businesses leaders – who support each other and share ideas.   Meet second Friday every month, 7.30 – 9.00 am. The Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW

To find out more and to book email Neil Gutteridge – breakfast@roystoncommunity.org.uk
Royston Cricket Club

Based at The Recreation Ground, Therfield SG8 9QG.

Three Adult Saturday league teams, playing in Cambs league.

Junior teams at Under 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15, all in CYCA.

All new members, playing and non-playing, warmly welcomed.

Youth training and All Stars programme:  April to July, Sunday 10.00am to 12.00 noon.

Adult and youth training: April to August, Tuesdays 6.00pm.

Winter Nets at Bassingbourn VC and Burloes Farm.

Contact Martin Leary (adults), 07940 550981 or David May (Juniors), 07801 235814
Royston Crows

Junior section of Royston Runners (ages 9-16).  Groups for different abilities - all welcome. Monday evenings, 6 - 7pm. The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Royston Cycling Club

Club rides for roughly 2 hours duration, split into groups according to abilities, and covering around 30-35 miles.

Sundays, meet 8.45am outside Mica Hardware, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JT

A warm, friendly atmosphere where up to 25 older disabled or housebound can socialise. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am - 1pm.
Royston Old Barn, 61 Upper King Street, Royston SG8 9AZ

Sharon, 01763 244229
Royston District Scouts

Open to all boys and girls from 6 to 18 years in Royston and the surrounding villages.
Beavers - 6 to 8.
Cubs - 8 to 10.5.
Scouts - 10.5 to 14.5.
Explorers - 14.5 to 18.

Plus opportunities for Adults to be part of Scouting.

Royston Dog Walkers

A group for dog owners in and around Royston to share useful local doggy information and meet up with other people and their dogs.

Royston Environmental Group

We are a membership organisation that aims to work towards a more sustainable future for Royston and villages.

We run various different activities including organising the annual eco fair Sustain-Ability, volunteering at the Royston Tesco Community Garden, litterpicking, Plastic Free picnic, and more.

 

Royston Evangelical Church

We are a small (about 100) friendly evangelical church with a wide range of activities.

Main service 10.30am every Sunday morning in the Coombes Community Centre.

All other activities at Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston, SG8 5HJ

07999 538961
Royston Events Partnership

Royston Events Partnership is a non-commercial body, dedicated to providing community events in Royston, Hertfordshire. We seek to promote entertainment and fundraising events for community groups, schools and churches in the town, and aim to link different bodies for the benefit of residents. in Royston and to work alongside other major stakeholders.

07973 558155

The result of the BID Renewal Vote means that Royston will now continue to benefit from a sustained programme of investment in a wide range of ongoing and new project initiatives, as detailed in the BID Prospectus.

01763 878242
Royston Folk Club

All kinds of acoustic music. Check the website for Showcase & Concert listings.

Showcase nights Second and Concert nights last Friday of every month.

Old Bull Inn, Royston, SG8 9AW

Chris Walls, 01763 260556

Food Bank/Community Cafe - Wednesdays 9-11am
Food Bank - Saturdays 9-11am

Donations are always welcome at other times, when the church building is open for other activities.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

Royston Golf Club

An 18 hole course, putting green, 3 hole short course & practice facility. Membership & Green Fees apply. All welcome.

Royston Golf Club, Baldock Road, Royston SG8 5BG

Club Secretary – 01763 242696

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