Children and Families



Fowlmere Primary School

Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts Fowlmere, Royston SG8 7SL

01763 208203
Freman College

Freman College has an excellent and well-deserved reputation as a dynamic, forward-looking school founded on strong traditions and traditional values.

We are committed to the learning and happiness of all the members of our college community - students and staff - and this makes Freman a fantastic place to study and to work.

Bowling Green Lane
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9BT

01763 271818
Friends of Reed School

Jackson's Lane Reed
Royston, Herts SG8 8AB

01763 848304
Girlguiding Royston District

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. For girls 5–18 years. Help run a unit or volunteer with us from 16 +.
The social side of Girlguiding for 18+ is Trefoil Guild.
Headquarters: Christon Hall, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7HP.
Through fun, friendship and adventure we empower our members to discover they can do anything!

Contact Anna Bond

 

Set in the delightful village of Great Chishill the Nursery has been established since 1976.

We are a community based setting and many of the children come from the village itself. We also cater for the surrounding villages such as Barley, Barkway, Little Chishill, Chrishall, Heydon, Elmdon and Duddenhoe End and are easily accessible from Fowlmere, Melbourn and Royston.

Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 1pm
Mon & Weds 9.30 am - 2.45 pm

Cricket Pavilion
Hall Lane
Great Chishill
Royston
Herts
SG8 8GS

Contact Anita Palmer, 07972 800460
Guilden Morden C of E Primary Academy

Guilden Morden Primary & Pre School with after-school club facilities.

01763 852318

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.

Guilden Morden Church of England (VC) Pre-School
Pound Green
Guilden Morden
Nr Royston
Herts, SG8 0JZ

 

01763 853911

Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire is a local charity offering free, tailored, and confidential support to families with at least one child aged 9 or under, in Royston, Buntingford and the SG8 villages of South Cambridgeshire.

Our vision is to see a society where every local parent has the necessary support to give their children the best possible start in life.

We recruit and train volunteers with parenting experience to provide practical and emotional help to families; helping to improve their mental health and self-esteem.

We also partner with other organisations to ensure local families can access other support.

Unit 6 Valley Farm, Station Road, Meldreth, nr Royston, Herts, SG8 6JP

01763 262262
Icknield Walk First School

Available for hire.

Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston  SG8 7EZ

01763 243392
Junior Park Run

Free, family-friendly, volunteer-run event for children ages 4-14. Run or walk 2k run around the Wimpole Estate Junior Parkrun course, every Sunday 9-10am - all welcome!
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 OBW

A not-for-profit club for Kickboxing and Kung Fu, ages 7-adult.

Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Various locations in Royston.

Glen, 07563 755199
King James Academy – Junior Site

King James Academy - Junior Site,
Garden Walk,
Royston,
SG8 7JF

01763 242236

King James Academy - Senior Site,
Garden Walk,
Royston,
SG8 7JH

01763 242236

Soft play for children under 5 years , bubbles & refreshments. Available for private party hire.

Tuesday & Friday mornings 9.40am - 12 noon.

Gt Shelford Memorial Hall

Contact Emma 07891747498 or Heidi 07527301607
Kumon Maths & English

Kumon after-school programmes for children of all ages and abilities help build confidence and study-skills.
Catholic Church Hall, Melbourn Road, Royston SG8 7DB

Sally McMeekin 01763 787991

Ladybird Playgroup is a vibrant and fun, 24-place setting, for children aged 2.3 to 4.5 years of age.

Ladybird Playgroup
School Lane
Thriplow
Royston
Herts SG8 7RH

Contact Sharon McGinty, 01763 208055

Last Saturday of the month. 2-3pm.
Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN

Call 0300 123 4049 for more information
Email: libraries.information@hertfordshire.gov.uk

0300 123 4049

Open to all families who have a child with additional needs and their siblings. Come meet fellow parents who truly understand your journey.
Let the kids make a mess somewhere that isn’t your house (winning!)

Also, you can hire out Lego, ideal for keeping kids occupied at parties, weddings, christenings etc.
Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston  SG8 5PT. First Saturday of the month, 2-4pm

To book, email cathryn.phillips@googlemail.com

Lingualounge Language Classes in Royston

Various classes for Italian, French and Spanish conversation/improvement for adults

Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays day time and evening

Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston SG8 5PT

07775 640794

Based in Litlington Village hall, with a large, stimulating outside area providing exciting and varied educational play in a safe, secure environment for children aged 2yrs+.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.15am - 2.45pm
Tuesday: 9.15am- 12.15pm
Friday: 11.45am - 2.45pm

Contact Yvonne, 07984 935193

Little Hands Nursery School – Melbourn, having a dedicated baby room, provides quality preschool care and education for children aged six months and over.

The setting occupies the former Melbourn Village Sports & Social Club, ideally situated between the children’s play area and sports field on the Moor in the heart of Melbourn village.

Contact 01763 260964

For any children below school age and their carers.

Free entry.

Fridays, 9.30 - 11am.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

Make Lunch Club

Make Lunch is a club for families to connect with each other, share a meal and have fun! On your first visit you will be greated by our team leader who will help you to feel welcome. Our volunteers will entertain your children with games and activities so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Make Lunch Holiday Club is for you if your children are eligible for free school meals or you’re struggling on a tight budget at the moment! We ask all of our families to register for Make Lunch by completing a short, online form. Please contact us for more information and to register your family.

Our fun sessions include lunch, crafts, games and special events for the children. Our club is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 12noon till 1.30pm during school holidays. Feel free to go out for a bit and leave your kids or join in yourself!

All children (and adults) are welcome, but we do ask that children under 4 are accompanied by an adult.

The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL

01763 230350

Fri's 6-10pm, For ages 8 - 21+ (i.e. Masters class)

Contact Jenny Brackley, 01763 244593

FA Charter Standard Club for boys and girls from age three upwards.

For boys and girls 2 years up. Play regular football, encouraging children to become part of MDFC.

 

Contact Blake Carrington, 07730488743

The Listing publishes and maintains a directory of useful local numbers, clubs and societies, business networking, activities for children and families, and places to visit to help connect our community within the SG8 area.

Simply find what you’re looking for by using the drop-down menus above, or the main search bar.

We also publish our “What’s On…” events calendar and a calendar of clubs and society meetings, along with our regular articles.

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